The Bloody Judge (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1970, The Bloody Judge is a horror and history film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 84 minutes. “Horror Will Hold You Helpless!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Horror icon Christopher Lee, who worked with Jess Franco on several occasions, plays Lord George Jeffreys, the infamous and merciless judge and Lord Chancellor in England torn by strife between the reigning King James II and William of Orange. Convincend of doing what's necessary, the cruel judge mercilessly persecutes 'traitors', who sympathize with the King's opponent William of Orange, as well as 'witches', who are accused of being in league with the devil...
Who’s in it. The Bloody Judge stars Christopher Lee as Lord George Jeffreys, Maria Schell as Mother Rosa, Leo Genn as Lord Wessex and Hans Hass Jr. as Harry Selton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Bloody Judge has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bloody Judge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bloody Judge tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bloody Judge (1970)?
- In US, The Bloody Judge is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bloody Judge worth watching?
- The Bloody Judge holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bloody Judge?
- The Bloody Judge stars Christopher Lee, Maria Schell, Leo Genn, Hans Hass Jr. and Maria Rohm.
- When was The Bloody Judge released?
- The Bloody Judge was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.