The Bloodstained Butterfly (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1971, The Bloodstained Butterfly is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Duccio Tessari, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. When a young female student is savagely killed in a park during a thunderstorm, the culprit seems obvious: TV sports personality Alessandro Marchi, seen fleeing the scene of the crime by numerous eyewitnesses. The evidence against him is damning... but is it all too convenient? And when the killer strikes again while Marchi is in custody, it quickly becomes apparent that there's more to the case than meets the eye...
Who’s in it. The Bloodstained Butterfly stars Helmut Berger as Giorgio, Giancarlo Sbragia as Alessandro Marchi, Ida Galli as Maria Marchi and Wendy D'Olive as Sarah Marchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Bloodstained Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bloodstained Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bloodstained Butterfly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bloodstained Butterfly (1971)?
- In GB, The Bloodstained Butterfly is available to stream on Shudder Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bloodstained Butterfly worth watching?
- The Bloodstained Butterfly holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bloodstained Butterfly?
- The Bloodstained Butterfly stars Helmut Berger, Giancarlo Sbragia, Ida Galli, Wendy D'Olive and Günther Stoll.
- When was The Bloodstained Butterfly released?
- The Bloodstained Butterfly was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.