Bloody Moon (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1981, Bloody Moon is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 90 minutes. “Don't Panic... It only happens once in a... Bloody Moon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Miguel, a horribly disfigured young man, goes on a rampage at a masquerade party and rapes and then mutilates a girl. Institutionalized at a mental asylum, he is released five years later, into the care of his sister, Manuela who, along with their wheelchair bound mother operates a boarding school for young women. Miguel becomes obsessed with one of the girls at the school, and wants to resume his incestuous relationship with his sister.
Who’s in it. Bloody Moon stars Olivia Pascal as Angela, Christoph Moosbrugger as Alvaro, Nadja Gerganoff as Manuela and Alexander Waechter as Miguel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Bloody Moon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bloody Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bloody Moon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloody Moon (1981)?
- In US, Bloody Moon is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bloody Moon worth watching?
- Bloody Moon holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Bloody Moon?
- Bloody Moon stars Olivia Pascal, Christoph Moosbrugger, Nadja Gerganoff, Alexander Waechter and Jasmin Losensky.
- When was Bloody Moon released?
- Bloody Moon was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.