Witchcraft, nudity, and soul-bargaining collide in this 1972 horror odyssey.
BLOOD SABBATH
They were evil. They were sadistic... And drop dead GORGEOUS!!
A coven of witches captures a young man traveling through the woods. He gets involved in a power struggle between a beautiful witch and the evil queen who heads the coven.
Blood Sabbath is a 1972 American horror film directed by Brianne Murphy about a man who trades his soul to a witch queen for love, only to become ensnared in a deadly supernatural pact.
Synopsis
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.
- Director
- Brianne Murphy
- Writer
- William A. Bairn
- Release
- 1972
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- Yyalah
The SassyFlix Take
Why Cult
Dyanne Thorne rules the screen as Alotta, the power-hungry queen whose coven demands annual child sacrifices.
David's twisted love for river nymph Yyala leads him to bargain away his soul—because nothing says romance like ritual sacrifice.
Helmed by Brianne Murphy, one of the rare female directors in 1970s horror, this film offers a unique perspective on witchcraft and power.
Expect topless dancing, ritual nudity, and more than one altar scene—this is exploitation with all the trimmings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blood Sabbath about? +
A young man named David gets caught between a witch coven's deadly pact and his love for a mystical river nymph, leading him to trade his soul to the witch queen Alotta for a chance at forbidden romance.
Who directed Blood Sabbath? +
Blood Sabbath was directed by Brianne Murphy.
How long is Blood Sabbath? +
Blood Sabbath has a runtime of 86 minutes.
What genre is Blood Sabbath? +
Blood Sabbath is a horror film.
Where can I watch Blood Sabbath? +
You can watch Blood Sabbath on SassyFlix.