Blood Tide (1982): cast, story & where to watch

1982 · Film · ★ 5.1

Blood Tide poster

Released in 1982, Blood Tide is an action, adventure and horror film directed by Richard Jefferies, running about 82 minutes. “Evil lurks in the Ocean Depths” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An adventurer hunting for treasure in Greece accidentally frees a monster that forces local villagers to sacrifice virgins.

Who’s in it. Blood Tide stars James Earl Jones as Frye, José Ferrer as Nereus, Lila Kedrova as Sister Anna and Mary Louise Weller as Sherry Grice, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Blood Tide has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Artiflix and ARROW 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 Blood Tide page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blood Tide tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blood Tide (1982)?
In US, Blood Tide is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Artiflix, 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 Blood Tide worth watching?
Blood Tide holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blood Tide?
Blood Tide stars James Earl Jones, José Ferrer, Lila Kedrova, Mary Louise Weller and Martin Kove.
When was Blood Tide released?
Blood Tide was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.