Blood and Black Lace (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 7.3

Blood and Black Lace poster

Released in 1964, Blood and Black Lace is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Mario Bava, running about 88 minutes. “A Fashion House of Models… Becomes a Terror House of Blood!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Isabella, a young model, is murdered by a mysterious masked figure at a fashion house in Rome. When her diary, which details the house employees many vices, disappears, the masked killer begins killing off all the models in and around the house to find it.

Who’s in it. Blood and Black Lace stars Cameron Mitchell as Massimo Morlacchi, Eva Bartok as Contessa Cristiana Cuomo, Thomas Reiner as Inspector Silvestri and Ariana Gorini as Nicole, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Blood and Black Lace has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood and Black Lace page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blood and Black Lace tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blood and Black Lace (1964)?
In US, Blood and Black Lace is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Blood and Black Lace worth watching?
Blood and Black Lace holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Blood and Black Lace?
Blood and Black Lace stars Cameron Mitchell, Eva Bartok, Thomas Reiner, Ariana Gorini and Dante DiPaolo.
When was Blood and Black Lace released?
Blood and Black Lace was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.