Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood
“You'll shriek with horror!…as you watch his victims take a diabolical roller-coaster ride to bloody death”
Synopsis
After a young man goes missing at a run-down local amusement park, his family take jobs there in an effort to uncover what happened to him and, in the process, meet a cadre of unsettling characters.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Carnival of Blood (1970) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-10-19
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Janine Carazo
Vena
Jerome Dempsey
Blood
Daniel Dietrich
Malatesta
Lenny Baker
Sonja
Hervé Villechaize
Bobo
William Preston
Sticker
Paul Hostetler
Mr. Norris
Betsy Henn
Mrs. Norris
Chris Thomas
Kit
Paul Townsend
Johnny
Tom Markus
Bean
Sebastian Stuart
Lucky
James Lambert
Winston
Rebecca Stuart
Leading Ghoul
Jim McCrane
Mr. Davis
Gloria Salmansohn
Mrs. Davis
Karen Salmansohn
Toby Davis
Tom Dorff
State Trooper
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Speeth
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Liepolt
- Original Title
- Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Speeth
Werner Liepolt
Norman Gaines
Richard Grosser, Walker Stuart
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Speeth
Director
Richard Grosser
Producer
Walker Stuart
Producer
Norman Gaines
Director of Photography
Joan Kleinbard
Costume Design
Werner Liepolt
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood
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What is Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood about?
After a young man goes missing at a run-down local amusement park, his family take jobs there in an effort to uncover what happened to him and, in the process, meet a cadre of unsettling characters.
Who directed Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood?
Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood was directed by Christopher Speeth.
Who stars in Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood?
The principal cast of Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood includes Janine Carazo, Jerome Dempsey, Daniel Dietrich, Lenny Baker, Hervé Villechaize.
When was Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood released and how long is it?
Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood?
Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).