Bloody Moon
Die Säge des Todes
“Don't Panic... It only happens once in a... Bloody Moon.”
Synopsis
After being released from a mental asylum, a disfigured man becomes obsessed with a student at his sister’s boarding school while grappling with his dark past.
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Top Cast
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Olivia Pascal
Angela
Christoph Moosbrugger
Alvaro
Nadja Gerganoff
Manuela
Alexander Waechter
Miguel
Jasmin Losensky
Inga
Corinna Drews
Laura
Ann-Beate Engelke
Eva
Peter Exacoustos
Antonio
Antonia García
Elvira
Beatriz Sancho Nieto
Rita
María Rubio
Countess Maria Gonzales
Otto Retzer
Bueno (uncredited)
Jesús Franco
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 24, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Erich Tomek
- Original Score
- Gerhard Heinz
- Original Title
- Die Säge des Todes
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rapid Film, Lisa Film, Metro-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesús Franco
Erich Tomek
Gerhard Heinz
Juan Soler
Karl Aulitzky, Christine Jank
Wolf C. Hartwig, Otto Retzer
Department Leadership Roster
Jesús Franco
Director
Wolf C. Hartwig
Producer
Erich Tomek
Screenplay
Karl Aulitzky
Editor
Christine Jank
Editor
Rolf Albrecht
Costume Design
Juan Soler
Director of Photography
Gerhard Heinz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bloody Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bloody Moon about?
After being released from a mental asylum, a disfigured man becomes obsessed with a student at his sister’s boarding school while grappling with his dark past.
Who directed Bloody Moon?
Bloody Moon was directed by Jesús Franco.
Who stars in Bloody Moon?
The principal cast of Bloody Moon includes Olivia Pascal, Christoph Moosbrugger, Nadja Gerganoff, Alexander Waechter, Jasmin Losensky.
When was Bloody Moon released and how long is it?
Bloody Moon was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Bloody Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bloody Moon was composed by Gerhard Heinz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bloody Moon?
Bloody Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).