---
title: "Blood Tide"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-tide-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 58790
imdb_id: "tt0083661"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 47
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Blood Tide (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-tide-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blood Tide is a British film released in 1982 that combines adventure, horror, and action genres, running for one hour and twenty-two minutes. The film was directed by Richard Jefferies. The cast features James Earl Jones, Jose Ferrer, Lila Kedrova, Lydia Cornell, Mary Louise Weller in her final film role, Martin Kove, and Deborah Shelton. The story follows an adventurer who is hunting for treasure in Greece. During this pursuit, the adventurer accidentally frees a monster. This creature then forces local villagers to sacrifice virgins. The motion picture was released in the United States on September 24, 1982. Additional details regarding media, user scores, trailers, and streaming options are available through its database profile, which classifies the feature under the genres of adventure, horror, and action.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Artiflix, ARROW | FlixHouse, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Arrow Video Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, ARROW | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Artiflix, ARROW | Tubi TV | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Jefferies
- **Networks / Studios**: Connaught International, Athon

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Earl Jones** as *Frye*
- **José Ferrer** as *Nereus*
- **Lila Kedrova** as *Sister Anna*
- **Mary Louise Weller** as *Sherry Grice*
- **Martin Kove** as *Neil Grice*
- **Lydia Cornell** as *Barbara*
- **Deborah Shelton** as *Madeline Grice*
- **Sofia Seirli** as *Sister Elena*
- **Despina Tomazani** as *Lethe's Mother*
- **Rania Photiou** as *Lethe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Blood Tide online?
Blood Tide is currently available to watch or stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Artiflix, ARROW. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Blood Tide worth watching?
Blood Tide holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 47 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Blood Tide and when was it released?
Blood Tide is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 1982. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Blood Tide?
Blood Tide was directed by Richard Jefferies.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blood Tide — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/58790)
- [Blood Tide - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Tide)
- [Blood Tide (1982) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/58790-blood-tide/cast)

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