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Twitch of the Death Nerve

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A Bay of Blood (Italian: Ecologia del delitto, lit. "Ecology of Crime", later retitled Reazione a catena [lit. "Chain Reaction"]) (also known as Carnage, Twitch of the Death Nerve and Blood Bath) is a 1971 Italian giallo slasher film directed by Mario Bava. Bava co-wrote the screenplay with Giuseppe Zaccariello, Filippo Ottoni, and Sergio Canevari, with story credit given to Dardano Sacchetti and Franco Barberi. The film stars Claudine Auger, Luigi Pistilli, Brigitte Skay, Nicoletta Elmi and Laura Betti. Carlo Rambaldi created the gruesome special make-up effects. The story details a string of mysterious murders that occur around the titular bay.

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1971 · 1h 25m · Horror · Thriller

TMDB 6.6/10 (438 votes)

An elderly heiress is killed by her husband who wants control of her fortunes. What ensues is an all-out murder spree as relatives and friends attempt to reduce the inheritance playing field, complicated by some teenagers who decide to camp out in a dilapidated building on the estate.

Directed by Mario Bava

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Cast & crew

Mario BavaDirector

Claudine Augeras Renata Donati

Luigi Pistillias Alberto / Albert CClaudio Camasoas Simone / Simon

Anna Maria Rosatias Laura

Chris Avramas Franco Ventura / Frank Ventura

Leopoldo Triesteas Paolo Fosatti / Paul Fosatti

Laura Bettias Anna Fossati

Brigitte Skayas Louise / Brunhilde

Isa Mirandaas Countess Federica Donati

Paola Monteneroas Sylvie / Denise

Nicoletta Elmias Renata and Albert's Daughter (uncredited)

Renato Cestièas Renata and Albert's Son (uncredited)

Roberto Bonannias Roberto / Bobby GGiovanni Nuvolettias Count Filippo Donati

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A Bay of Blood (Italian: Ecologia del delitto, lit. "Ecology of Crime", later retitled Reazione a catena [lit. "Chain Reaction"]) (also known as Carnage, Twitch of the Death Nerve and Blood Bath) is a 1971 Italian giallo slasher film directed by Mario Bava. Bava co-wrote the screenplay with Giuseppe Zaccariello, Filippo Ottoni, and Sergio Canevari, with story credit given to Dardano Sacchetti and Franco Barberi. The film stars Claudine Auger, Luigi Pistilli, Brigitte Skay, Nicoletta Elmi and Laura Betti. Carlo Rambaldi created the gruesome special make-up effects. The story details a string of mysterious murders that occur around the titular bay.