Invasion of the Blood Farmers
| Invasion of the Blood Farmers | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ed Adlum |
| Written by |
Ed Adlum Ed Kelleher |
| Starring |
Norman Kelley Tanna Hunter Bruce Detrick |
| Edited by | Michael Findlay |
| Distributed by | Retromedia Entertainment |
Release date | August 23, 1972 |
Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | U.S. |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $24,000 |
Invasion of the Blood Farmers is a 1972 exploitation horror film directed by Ed Adlum and written by Adlum and Ed Kelleher.[1] It starred Norman Kelley, Tanna Hunter and Bruce Detrick.
While not prosecuted for obscenity, the film was seized and confiscated in the UK under Section 3 of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 during the video nasty panic.
Plot
The film centers around a group of druids called the "Sangroids" living in Westchester County, New York, who plan to resurrect their queen by draining the blood from unsuspecting civilians into her body.[2]
Production
The film was shot on a proposed $24,000 budget over a three-week period, and Adlum reportedly paid most of the actors for their work with six-packs of beer.[1] The subpar production values are apparent, as night and day shots are mixed up throughout, creating very poor continuity. Michael Findlay was the film's editor.[1]
Reception
In a retrospective review, critic Ross Peterson said that Invasion of the Blood Farmers was "action-packed—and gruesome, too", and "an accidental masterpiece".[2]
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