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The Bloodstained Shadow
The Bloodstained Shadow

The Bloodstained Shadow

June 2, 1978· 1h 49m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score6.4

A schoolgirl was murdered seven years ago, and the case was never solved; now, the murderer seems to be back.

Critics Sentiment

Critics6.4
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6-8 Good
<6 Poor
15 reviews·Last updated 2d ago
Peak Moment

Don Paolo jumps from church bell tower in remorse

8.2at 1h 45m
Lowest Moment

Stefano and Sandra travel through Venice canals together

4.8at 55m
Biggest Swing

The film drops significantly during the romantic subplot and Venice travelogue sequences before recovering for the final revelation and suicide.

The Bloodstained Shadow starts promisingly with atmospheric murders and Venice cinematography, but suffers severely in the middle act due to boring romantic scenes and pointless travelogue footage. The film recovers somewhat in the final act with its predictable but well-executed revelation and unexpectedly effective suicide finale.

15 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb
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Young girl strangled in field by unseen killer
5.0
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Professor Stefano returns home to visit priest brother Paolo
5.0
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Paolo witnesses the medium strangled outside his church
5.0
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Stefano begins relationship with writer Sandra in town
5.0
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Stefano and Sandra travel through Venice canals together⬇ Lowest moment
5.0
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Sandra's wheelchair-bound mother-in-law burned in fireplace
5.0
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Local doctor thrown into canal and rammed by boat
5.0
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Don Paolo jumps from church bell tower in remorse⬆ Peak moment
5.0
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