Blood and Lace (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1971, Blood and Lace is a horror film directed by Philip S. Gilbert, running about 87 minutes. “SHOCK after SHOCK after SHOCK as DESIRE drives a bargain with MURDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her prostitute mother and her john are beaten to death while they are asleep in bed, teen-aged Ellie Masters is sent to an isolated orphanage run by a mysterious woman and her handyman, both whom she comes to suspect are hiding dark secrets.
Who’s in it. Blood and Lace stars Gloria Grahame as Mrs. Deere, Melody Patterson as Ellie Masters, Milton Selzer as Harold Mullins and Vic Tayback as Calvin Carruthers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Blood and Lace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Midnight Pulp and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood and Lace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood and Lace tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood and Lace (1971)?
- In US, Blood and Lace is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix and Midnight Pulp, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood and Lace worth watching?
- Blood and Lace holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood and Lace?
- Blood and Lace stars Gloria Grahame, Melody Patterson, Milton Selzer, Vic Tayback and Len Lesser.
- When was Blood and Lace released?
- Blood and Lace was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.