Blood Sabbath
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Synopsis
A young man named David unknowingly ventures into a land controlled by the powerful witch queen, Alotta, and her coven. Every year the local villagers must offer a child to the queen in order to maintain a pact of peace. But David has fallen in love with a river nymph named Yyala and he cannot have a relationship with her as long as he has a soul. So, he offers his soul to Alotta in exchange for the life of a sacrificial child. Now David and Yyala can be together, but if Yyala ever abandons him, his life belongs to the witch...
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Anthony Geary
David
Susan Damante
Yyala
Sam Gilman
Lonzo
Steve Gravers
The Padre
Dyanne Thorne
Alotta, Queen of Witches
Susan Landis
Witch
Samra Harvey
Witch
Mary Lind
Witch
Felice Darvey
Witch
Ramona Timberlake
Witch
Francesca Pelli
Witch
Jane Tsentas
Witch
Lynn Harris
Witch
Kathy Hilton
Witch
Terri Johnson
Witch
Jane Swiskay
Witch
El Prieto Ortega
Cantina Singer
Uschi Digard
Girl Spraying Beer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brianne Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- William A. Bairn
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- Blood Sabbath
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Barbet Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brianne Murphy
William A. Bairn
Les Baxter
Michael D. Margulies
Hugo Grimaldi
Lisa Fluet, William A. Bairn, William H. Bushnell
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Grimaldi
Production Design
Brianne Murphy
Director
William A. Bairn
Writer
Lisa Fluet
Producer
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
Hugo Grimaldi
Editor
William A. Bairn
Producer
William H. Bushnell
Producer
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
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 Blood Sabbath
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blood Sabbath about?
A young man named David unknowingly ventures into a land controlled by the powerful witch queen, Alotta, and her coven. Every year the local villagers must offer a child to the queen in order to maintain a pact of peace. But David has fallen in love with a river nymph named Yyala and he cannot have a relationship with her as long as he has a soul. So, he offers his soul to Alotta in exchange for the life of a sacrificial child. Now David and Yyala can be together, but if Yyala ever abandons him, his life belongs to the witch...
Who directed Blood Sabbath?
Blood Sabbath was directed by Brianne Murphy.
Who stars in Blood Sabbath?
The principal cast of Blood Sabbath includes Anthony Geary, Susan Damante, Sam Gilman, Steve Gravers, Dyanne Thorne.
When was Blood Sabbath released and how long is it?
Blood Sabbath was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood Sabbath?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood Sabbath was composed by Les Baxter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood Sabbath?
Blood Sabbath holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).