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A mysterious nurse delivers mercy and mayhem in a surreal, futuristic world.

MURDER IN A BLUE WORLD

Brutal Savagery in a Future World!

1973 · 1h 40m · R · Crime / Drama / Horror / Science Fiction / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A nurse tries to bring her own style of relief to miserable people, or ones condemned to die. Her identity is a mystery, and she may not be quite what she seems.

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For those who like their sci-fi with a twist of leather and a splash of blue.

Programmer's Pick

Eloy de la Iglesia’s dystopian cocktail is equal parts sadism and surrealism, with Sue Lyon donning the nurse’s cap for a role that’s as enigmatic as it is unsettling. Between its cross-dressed killers, blue cocktails, and a future where mercy is murder, this is sci-fi Euro-horror laced with a wicked streak.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is Murder in a Blue World about?

Murder in a Blue World is a 1973 Spain/France crime, drama, horror, and science fiction film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia about a nurse who brings her own style of relief to people condemned to die, while her true identity remains a mystery.

Details & Specs
Director
Eloy de la Iglesia
Writers
Antonio Artero, José Luis Garci, George Lebourg, Antonio Fos, Eloy de la Iglesia
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
Spain, France
Language
Italian, Spanish
Also Known As
La mandarina mecánica, Clockwork Terror, To Love, Perhaps to Die, Le bal du vaudou, La Clinique de l'Horreur

Synopsis

Set in the future, the story follows a nurse who tries to bring her own style of relief to people condemned to die. Her identity is a mystery and she may not be quite what she seems.

Why Cult

Futuristic Dystopia

Set in a chilling future, the film creates a world where mercy and violence are disturbingly intertwined.

Enigmatic Nurse Antihero

Sue Lyon leads as a nurse whose mysterious motives blur the lines between savior and predator.

Surreal, Sexual, and Sadistic Touches

Expect a swirl of cross-dressing, sadistic violence, and offbeat details like blue drinks and gay bars.

Spanish-French Genre Blend

A rare European fusion mixing crime, horror, and science fiction with a flair for the transgressive.

Questions from the Vault

What is Murder in a Blue World about? +

Murder in a Blue World follows a mysterious nurse in a future society who delivers her own form of relief to people doomed to die, with her true nature shrouded in secrecy.

When was Murder in a Blue World released? +

Murder in a Blue World was released in 1973.

Who directed Murder in a Blue World? +

Murder in a Blue World was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.

How long is Murder in a Blue World? +

Murder in a Blue World has a runtime of 100 minutes.

What genre is Murder in a Blue World? +

Murder in a Blue World is a crime, drama, horror, science fiction, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Murder in a Blue World? +

You can watch Murder in a Blue World on SassyFlix.

Themes & Keywords

Psychotronic Film Blood Death Sadism Cigarette Smoking Prostitute Doctor Fight Psychopath Knife Female Protagonist Stabbed To Death Dead Body Investigation Stabbing Brutality