The Bloody Brood
The Bloody Brood

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The Bloody Brood

1959
Movie
88 min
English

Nico, a drug dealer, murders a telegram messenger-boy "for kicks", egged on by partner-in-crime, TV director Francis. Cliff, the boy's older brother, investigates his death due to the slow progress made by the police.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Director: Herman CohenGenres: Horror, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A young scientist is convinced his twin brother, a suspected killer, is innocent. He attempts to prove his brother's alibi by recreating the crime, inadvertently unleashing a murderous rampage from a hidden cult of women who believe they are descendants of witches.

Critical Reception

The Bloody Brood is a low-budget exploitation film that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release, often cited for its sensationalism and B-movie qualities. While some noted its attempts at suspense, it was largely dismissed by critics as a forgettable horror flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its weak plot and low production values.

  • Some find elements of suspense and a unique premise, despite its flaws.

  • Considered a typical example of early 1960s B-movie horror.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious crime drama but was re-tooled into a horror film to capitalize on the genre's popularity at the time.

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