Blood Beach (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1980, Blood Beach is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Jeffrey Bloom, running about 92 minutes. “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water - you can't get to it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Something or someone is attacking people one by one on the beach. Some of them are mutilated, but most of them are sucked into the sand, disappearing without a trace. What is the creature responsible? Where does it live, and where did it come from? And is there any chance of it reproducing? Meanwhile, David Huffman and Mariana Hill are once-almost-married old friends, reunited over the death of her mother on the beach, and searching for clues in the abandoned buildings where they used to play when they were young.
Who’s in it. Blood Beach stars David Huffman as Harry Caulder, Marianna Hill as Catherine Hutton, Burt Young as Sergeant Royko and John Saxon as Captain Pearson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Blood Beach has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood Beach tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood Beach (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blood Beach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blood Beach worth watching?
- Blood Beach holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood Beach?
- Blood Beach stars David Huffman, Marianna Hill, Burt Young, John Saxon and Otis Young.
- When was Blood Beach released?
- Blood Beach was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.