Baron Blood (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1972, Baron Blood is a horror film directed by Mario Bava, running about 98 minutes. “He sought the ultimate in HUMAN AGONY... with instruments of TORTURE ghastly beyond belief!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man, Peter, returns to Austria in search of his heritage. There he visits the castle of an ancestor, a sadistic Baron who was cursed to a violent death by a witch whom the Baron had burned at the stake. Peter reads aloud the incantation that causes Baron Blood to return and continue his murderous tortures.
Who’s in it. Baron Blood stars Joseph Cotten as Baron Otto von Kleist / Alfred Becker, Elke Sommer as Eva Arnold, Massimo Girotti as Dr. Karl Hummel and Antonio Cantafora as Peter Kleist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Baron Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baron Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baron Blood tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baron Blood (1972)?
- In US, Baron Blood is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baron Blood worth watching?
- Baron Blood holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baron Blood?
- Baron Blood stars Joseph Cotten, Elke Sommer, Massimo Girotti, Antonio Cantafora and Umberto Raho.
- When was Baron Blood released?
- Baron Blood was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.