Bloody Birthday (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, Bloody Birthday is a horror and science fiction film directed by Ed Hunt, running about 85 minutes. “The Nightmare Begins With The Kids Next Door” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1970, three children are born at the height of a total eclipse. Due to the sun and moon blocking Saturn, which controls emotions, they have become heartless killers ten years later, and are able to escape detection because of their youthful and innocent facades. A boy and his teenage sister become endangered when they stumble onto the bloody truth.
Who’s in it. Bloody Birthday stars Lori Lethin as Joyce Russel, Melinda Cordell as Mrs. Brody, Julie Brown as Beverly Brody and Susan Strasberg as Miss Viola Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bloody Birthday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 Bloody Birthday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bloody Birthday tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloody Birthday (1981)?
- In US, Bloody Birthday is available to stream on ARROW, 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 Bloody Birthday worth watching?
- Bloody Birthday holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bloody Birthday?
- Bloody Birthday stars Lori Lethin, Melinda Cordell, Julie Brown, Susan Strasberg and José Ferrer.
- When was Bloody Birthday released?
- Bloody Birthday was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.