The Blood Rose (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1970, The Blood Rose is a horror film directed by Claude Mulot, running about 94 minutes. “The First Sex-Horror Film Ever Made!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frédéric Lansac, an artist and botanist, has a wild affair with party girl Moira, but throws her over when he meets the lovely Anne. Frédéric and Anne marry, but tragedy strikes when Moira shows up at the wedding party and makes a scene, causing Anne to fall into a bonfire. Frédéric and Anne lock themselves up in his mansion with his servants, a pair of mute dwarves. Anne, needless to say, becomes bitter and demanding. Frédéric tells everyone Anne has died, then on the sly, hires a nurse to look after her.
Who’s in it. The Blood Rose stars Philippe Lemaire as Frédéric, Anny Duperey as Anne, Elizabeth Teissier as Moira and Olivia Robin as Barbara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Blood Rose has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blood Rose page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blood Rose tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blood Rose (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blood Rose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blood Rose worth watching?
- The Blood Rose 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 The Blood Rose?
- The Blood Rose stars Philippe Lemaire, Anny Duperey, Elizabeth Teissier, Olivia Robin and Michèle Perello.
- When was The Blood Rose released?
- The Blood Rose was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.