A Bucket of Blood
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A Bucket of Blood

A dimwitted busboy at a beatnik cafe passes off a cat he accidentally killed and covered in plaster as a sculpture, prompting a demand for more art th...at compels him to commit murders. Show More
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In A Bucket of Blood, a 1959 horror comedy film, a busboy at a bohemian coffee shop accidentally kills a cat and covers it in plaster, passing it off as a sculpture. The success of this faux artwork prompts a desire for more, leading the busboy to commit murders to create new pieces. As his art gains popularity, the busboy becomes increasingly unhinged, unable to distinguish between reality and his warped artistic vision. Set in the beatnik culture of the 1950s, the film explores themes of creativity, fame, and the dark side of the art world.

Directed by Roger Corman, A Bucket of Blood offers a satirical take on the pretentiousness and obsession with success in the art scene. With its blend of horror and humor, the film provides a unique and entertaining look at the consequences of chasing fame at any cost. Starring Dick Miller as the hapless busboy turned killer artist, A Bucket of Blood is a cult classic that continues to captivate audiences with its darkly comedic exploration of the macabre.

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A Bucket of Blood

Release Date:

21 Oct 1959

Writers:

Charles B. Griffith

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