Blood Sabbath (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1972, Blood Sabbath is a fantasy, horror and romance film directed by Brianne Murphy, running about 86 minutes. “They were evil. They were sadistic... And drop dead GORGEOUS!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man named David unknowingly ventures into a land controlled by the powerful witch queen, Alotta, and her coven. Every year the local villagers must offer a child to the queen in order to maintain a pact of peace. 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...
Who’s in it. Blood Sabbath stars Anthony Geary as David, Susan Damante as Yyala, Sam Gilman as Lonzo and Steve Gravers as The Padre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Blood Sabbath has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Sabbath page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood Sabbath tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood Sabbath (1972)?
- In US, Blood Sabbath is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood Sabbath worth watching?
- Blood Sabbath holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood Sabbath?
- Blood Sabbath stars Anthony Geary, Susan Damante, Sam Gilman, Steve Gravers and Dyanne Thorne.
- When was Blood Sabbath released?
- Blood Sabbath was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.