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title: "Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-flesh-the-reel-life-ghastly-death-of-al-adamson-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 611609
imdb_id: "tt10394874"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 25
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-flesh-the-reel-life-ghastly-death-of-al-adamson-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson" (2019).
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Title: Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson.
Release Date: 08/23/2019 (CA).
Genre: Documentary.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Director: David Gregory (founder of Severin Films).
Subject: Al Adamson (guerrilla filmmaker/exploitation era).
Content: Uses archival material and reflections from over 40 colleagues, friends, and fans.
Themes: Outsider filmmaker communities in 1970s California and their intersection with Hollywood mainstream and union indies.
People mentioned: Orson Welles crew, Gary Graver, Vilmos Szigmond, Lazlo Kovaks, Bud Cardos, Charles Manson, Fred Olen Ray, Marilyn Joi.
Context: Described as an elegy for a guerrilla filmmaker

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Gregory
- **Networks / Studios**: Severin Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Al Adamson** as *Himself (archive footage)*
- **Fred Olen Ray** as *Self*
- **Marilyn Joi**
- **Gary Kent**
- **Robert Dix**
- **John "Bud" Cardos**
- **Tim Ferrante**
- **David Konow**
- **Leslie McRay**
- **Chris Poggiali**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson online?
Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson worth watching?
Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 25 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson and when was it released?
Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson?
Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson was directed by David Gregory.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/611609)
- [Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/611609-blood-flesh-the-reel-life-ghastly-death-of-al-adamson/cast)
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- [Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019) at Fantasia 2019 - Projected Figures](https://projectedfigures.com/2019/07/23/blood-flesh-the-reel-life-ghastly-death-of-al-adamson-2019-at-fantasia-2019/)
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