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Scientists investigate a manor's bloody past, only to face cults, clones, and supernatural slapstick.

BLOODBATH AT THE HOUSE OF DEATH

The house has reopened—and the guest list is marked for slaughter.

1984 · 1h 31m · R · Comedy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

Six investigators spend the night at a country manor where eighteen people were slaughtered years earlier, unaware that robed occultists are preparing the house for another blood-soaked ceremony.

Quick Answer

What is Bloodbath at the House of Death about?

Bloodbath at the House of Death is a 1984 United Kingdom comedy horror film directed by Ray Cameron about a team of scientists investigating a haunted manor with a history of massacre, only to encounter supernatural dangers and satanic absurdity.

Programmer's Pick

If your idea of a haunted house romp involves satanic monks, killer clones, and Vincent Price sending up the occult, you’re in the right manor. Bloodbath at the House of Death is what happens when British comedy collides with the slasher and folk horror playbooks, and nobody leaves with their dignity—or their head—intact.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Bloodbath at the House of Death sets its tone with a group of scientists arriving at the infamously creepy Headstone Manor, a place notorious for a massacre that claimed eighteen lives years earlier. As these investigators settle in, armed with scientific equipment and skepticism, they soon detect an array of supernatural phenomena. However, nothing can quite prepare them (or the audience) for the parade of killers, monsters, and satanic antics lurking in the shadows. The manor is not just haunted by its blood-soaked past—it’s currently home to a sinister cult plotting fresh horrors. This film gleefully blends broad comedy and horror, sending up the conventions of both genres in a parade of parody and slapstick, all set within the classic trappings of a country house gone very, very wrong.

Details & Specs

Director
Ray Cameron
Writers
Ray Cameron, Barry Cryer
Release
1984
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Horror

Why This Matters

This film stands out as a broad parody of popular horror films of its era, featuring Vincent Price alongside British comedy figures, and blending elements from The Amityville Horror, Alien, The Exorcist, and Poltergeist into its satirical narrative.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Ray Cameron Writers: Ray Cameron +1 more

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Why Cult

Brit Horror Parody

This film lampoons classic haunted house and slasher tropes with a distinctly British comedic sensibility.

Vincent Price’s Sinister Turn

Vincent Price brings his signature arch presence as the mysterious Sinister Man leading the satanic cult.

Supernatural Slapstick

Expect wild poltergeist action, doppelgängers, and scientists out of their depth in paranormal absurdity.

Cult Classic B-Movie

With mass murder, satanic rituals, and scientists investigating chaos, this one’s a psychotronic favorite for the midnight crowd.

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Threat File

Trigger

Scientists investigate Headstone Manor

Threat

Satanic cult and supernatural forces

Effect

Targeted killings, supernatural phenomena, mass murder

Setting

Headstone Manor

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Bloodbath at the House of Death? +

Bloodbath at the House of Death was directed by Ray Cameron.

How long is Bloodbath at the House of Death? +

Bloodbath at the House of Death has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is Bloodbath at the House of Death? +

Bloodbath at the House of Death is a comedy horror film.

Where can I watch Bloodbath at the House of Death? +

Bloodbath at the House of Death is available to stream on SassyFlix.

What makes Headstone Manor so deadly for the scientists? +

Headstone Manor is home to a satanic cult led by a sinister monk, who orchestrates supernatural threats and prepares deadly rituals targeting the scientists.

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