A Bucket of Blood 1959
“You'll be sick, sick, sick — from LAUGHING!”
What is A Bucket of Blood?
A Bucket of Blood is a 1959 comedy and horror film featuring Walter Paisley, a maladroit busboy at a beatnik café. After accidentally killing a cat and covering it in plaster, Walter discovers that the resulting sculpture is highly praised, leading him to create more elaborate pieces using the same process to gain approval from his co-worker Carla and her friends.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 66 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 21, 1959
- Studios
- American International Pictures, Alta Vista Productions
- Genres
- Comedy, Horror
- Updated
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Overview
A Bucket of Blood is a 1959 comedy and horror film featuring Walter Paisley, a maladroit busboy at a beatnik café. After accidentally killing a cat and covering it in plaster, Walter discovers that the resulting sculpture is highly praised, leading him to create more elaborate pieces using the same process to gain approval from his co-worker Carla and her friends.
The film blends horror and comedy to satirize the cool scene of the era. With a runtime of 1 hour and 6 minutes, it maintains a pace designed to make the audience laugh at the escalating absurdity of Walter's artistic methods.
Should you watch it?
“A clumsy busboy finds unexpected artistic fame by hiding dead bodies inside his sculptures.”
- Satirical take on the beatnik scene
- Unique premise involving macabre art
- Blend of comedy and horror genres
- The dark subject matter involving death may be unsettling for some.
Watch it if you enjoy dark comedies about social outsiders and the absurdity of the art world.
This is a fast-paced horror-comedy with a dark, satirical tone.
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Is A Bucket of Blood worth watching?
It is a recommended choice for those who enjoy a mix of horror and comedy centered on a beatnik setting.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the plot of the film?
A nerdy busboy becomes a successful artist by hiding corpses under layers of plaster.
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