Bloody Sect (1982) User Reviews

Has been compared to Mattei's works. Not wet enough for my liking, but not a complete dud

[daniel-mannouch · 6/10 · 26 July 2020]

Maybe i'm spoiled, but i feel i lucked out one, newly scanned in 2K by Vinegar Syndrome. At least the slipcover is neat.

Sure it has some nudity and the murder set pieces are truly gonzo, and that ending, i mean Jesus H. Yeah, it riffs on Rosemary's baby, but not to the plagiaristic extent that i am accustomed to. In premise alone really, but the satanic priest angle i thought was quite good, with Henry Ragoud looking like he was born to play a satanic cult leader.

My biggest gripe? That Bloody Sect shares the pacing problems with Mattei's lesser known work. Not to say there aren't times when things go truly insane like i said, but they are too far spaced out to warrant having to read so many subtitles. The dialogue isn't even that crazy.

Bloody Sect is sleazy and wild at times, but it's still just half way from being the kind of film The Other Hell should have been. I know it's a little unfair comparing this film so heavily to those of an established cult icon, but there isn't really any other reference points really. Spanish genre cinema, outside of Jess Franco's sphere is under reported in comparison to their Italian counterparts. Pulsebeat, anyone? Here's hoping this isn't the best early 80's Spain has to offer.

Satanic sperm.

[TheAgonyOfPlasma · 8/10 · 20 November 2008]

Ignacio F. Iquino's only horror film is as sleazy and gory as they get. It was barely distributed on VHS at all, which is a shame. Former mercenary Frederick falls in love with Helen but is blinded by his furious wife. Hoping to start a new family with Helen, Frederick calls on a fertility doctor to help them have children, unaware that he's a member of a Satanic sect who is going to use Helen to mother the Devil's son. Spanish sadistic re-vision of "Rosemary's Baby" contains plenty of gore and nudity. The eyes are gouged out, the fountain of blood is regurgitated and the unlucky woman is fertilized with the Devil-authored sperm. Wild and transgressive horror film from Spain which reminded me several Lucio Fulci's bloodbaths with its uncompromising gory mayhem. The constant sinister aura of "Secta Siniestra" is almost suffocating. A must-see for fans of Castilian crimson.

Spanish Satanic sleaze.

[HumanoidOfFlesh · 8/10 · 7 April 2010]

"Secta Siniestra" aka "Bloody Sect" is Ignacio F. Iquino's only horror film.Later he made mostly softcore erotic movies and cheap crime dramas.The film is extremely obscure and hard to find on VHS.A former mercenary Frederick once had an accident that mentally and physically scarred his wife Elizabeth,who is locked in his house.One night she gouges Frederick's eye out with some fire-poker making him blind.Liz is transfered to mental hospital and Frederick is happily married to Helen.The couple is unable to have a child,so they decide that Helen should be a subject of artificial insemination.Unfortunately poor woman is impregnated with Satanic sperm and the birth of Antichrist is about to happen...Filled with diabolical sleaze,shocking bursts of gore Fulci style and lovingly macabre atmosphere "Bloody Sect" is an unforgettable experience.8 out of 10.

Loved it

[james1-494-826857 · 9/10 · 14 April 2021]

Never a dull moment. The movie shoots from scene to scene. Weird actors weird things going on. Normally when the 1980s hit (coming off the 1970s) the movies take a nose dive in my opinion. This movie still reminds me of a 1970s movie. Attractive actresses, murders, pretty good acting. My version was subtitled of course it was not a difficult read at all (I.e. Not too much dialogue to worry about). I tend to only watch a subtitled movie if it's very good as who wants to read a movie. I give it a 9 out of 10 stars. I liked it very much.