“A Bucket of Blood” is a horror-comedy movie released in 1959, directed by Roger Corman and starring Dick Miller as the lead character, Walter Paisley.
The movie revolves around Walter Paisley, a struggling artist who works as a busboy in a beatnik café. Walter is desperate to be recognized as an artist but lacks the talent and creativity to make a name for himself. One day, he accidentally kills a cat and covers it with clay, turning it into a sculpture. The sculpture is praised by his beatnik friends as a masterpiece, and Walter realizes that he can gain recognition as an artist by creating more sculptures using dead animals and people.
As Walter’s sculptures become more and more popular, he becomes increasingly unhinged and begins to murder people to create more sculptures. The beatnik community, unaware of Walter’s crimes, continue to praise his work, and he becomes a celebrated artist. However, when the police begin to suspect him of murder, Walter’s facade begins to crumble, and he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions.
“A Bucket of Blood” is a satirical take on the art world and the pressures of artistic ambition. The movie is notable for its combination of horror and comedy, and it remains a cult classic for fans of both genres.
Directors:
Roger Corman
Writer:
Charles B. Griffith
Stars:
Dick Miller, Barboura Morris, Antony Carbone
