Absurd
Rosso sangue
“Pray you survive the hunt.”
Synopsis
A priest-doctor chasing a man with supernatural regenerative abilities, who has recently escaped from a medical lab, reaches a small town where the mutant goes on a killing spree.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-20
Top Cast
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George Eastman
Mikos Stenopolis
Annie Belle
Emily
Charles Borromel
Sgt. Ben Engleman
Katya Berger
Katia Bennett
Kasimir Berger
Willy Bennett
Hanja Kochansky
Mrs. Bennett
Ian Danby
Mr. Bennett
Ted Rusoff
Dr. Kramer
Edmund Purdom
Father
Cindy Leadbetter
Peggy (uncredited)
Lucia Ramirez
Woman on TV (archive footage) (uncredited)
James Sampson
Cop at the station (uncredited)
Mark Shannon
Man on TV (archive footage) (uncredited)
Michele Soavi
Biker (uncredited)
Goffredo Unger
Machine Shop Worker (uncredited)
Nat Bush
Deputy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe D'Amato
- Screenplay & Story
- George Eastman
- Original Score
- Carlo Maria Cordio
- Original Title
- Rosso sangue
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Metaxa Corporation, Filmirage, Cinema 80
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe D'Amato
George Eastman
Carlo Maria Cordio
Joe D'Amato
George Morley
Joe D'Amato, Donatella Donati
Department Leadership Roster
Helen Crosby
Production Design
John Franklin
Production Design
Jack McDonald
Production Design
Joe D'Amato
Director of Photography
Joe D'Amato
Director
George Eastman
Writer
Joe D'Amato
Producer
Donatella Donati
Producer
Carlo Maria Cordio
Original Music Composer
George Morley
Editor
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.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Absurd
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What is Absurd about?
A priest-doctor chasing a man with supernatural regenerative abilities, who has recently escaped from a medical lab, reaches a small town where the mutant goes on a killing spree.
Who directed Absurd?
Absurd was directed by Joe D'Amato.
Who stars in Absurd?
The principal cast of Absurd includes George Eastman, Annie Belle, Charles Borromel, Katya Berger, Kasimir Berger.
When was Absurd released and how long is it?
Absurd was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Absurd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Absurd was composed by Carlo Maria Cordio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Absurd?
Absurd holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).