Watch Bloodbath at the House of Death

Bloodbath at the House of Death is a 1984 horror-comedy film that is a spoof of various horror films that were popular in the 70s and 80s. The movie stars Kenny Everett as Dr Pepper, Vincent Price as Sinister Man, and Pamela Stephenson as Mary, all of whom are paranormal investigators sent to the abandoned mansion, Headstone Manor, to investigate a series of mysterious deaths.

The story starts with a brief introduction to the history of Headstone Manor, a place with a dark past that has claimed the lives of many people over the years. The movie then jumps to the present day, where a group of paranormal experts are sent to the manor to investigate the strange occurrences that are taking place. Among them, we have Dr. Pepper, an eccentric scientist who has a penchant for exploring the paranormal, and Mary, a psychic medium who can communicate with the dead.

As the group starts investigating the mansion, they discover a series of secrets related to the resident doctor who worked there years ago, and they soon realize that there is something sinister lurking in the shadows. They encounter a variety of creepy and ghostly happenings, including a creepy baby that operates machines, gruesome deaths, and supernatural phenomena.

The movie is filled with humor, and the comedic aspects are often used to lighten the mood when the tension becomes too much. The cast has a great comedic timing that helps to deliver some of the film's funnier moments. Kenny Everett especially stands out, as his character Dr. Pepper provides the audience with him hilarious one-liners and wacky antics throughout.

The movie pays homage to numerous horror movies, from The Exorcist to Poltergeist to The Omen, and plenty of others in between. Sometimes, the nods to these films are subtle, and a more attentive viewer will catch them, and other times they are more obvious, with scenes nearly copied from other films.

One of the best aspects of the movie is its production design. The set design for Headstone Manor is excellent, featuring all the expected horror movie elements such as secret passages, hidden rooms, and foreboding corridors. The shots of the mansion's exterior in particular are especially creepy, set against the backdrop of a rainy, stormy night.

In terms of acting, Vincent Price is easily the standout. He brings his signature macabre presence to the film as the Sinister Man, a character who we're never quite sure if he's good or evil. He also delivers some of the funniest and memorable moments of the movie.

Aside from Price, the rest of the cast is also solid. Kenny Everett is amusing as the goofy Dr. Pepper, while Pamela Stephenson brings a touch of sincerity to the role of Mary. The other characters provide stability and humor that blend together in this movie, providing relief from the tension and terror of the haunted house.

Overall, Bloodbath at the House of Death is a silly, tongue-in-cheek horror satire that delivers both scares and laughs. It may not be the most high-quality movie out there, and its humor is hit-or-miss, but the movie is a fun watch for those who love horror and dark comedy. It's easy to see the influence it had on other horror comedies with a similar recipe that came out in the years afterward, making it a cult classic that stands the test of time.

Bloodbath at the House of Death is a 1984 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.0.