Retro Blood 187: Blood Tide (1982)

Retro Blood 187: Blood Tide (1982) James Kline and J.H. Alison are back for more bloody mayhem as Blood Month continues with the deep-sea cult oddity Blood Tide (1982)—starring none other than James Earl Jones (yes, Darth Vader himself) and Karate Kid’s Martin Kove.

We kick things off with our first impressions of this rare oceanic horror flick, complete with cursed Greek islands, ancient monsters, and that infamous wolf painting.

Then in our weekly History Segment, we look at what was going on around the film’s release on September 24, 1982:

• Wrestling: A tribute to Lucha Libre legend Roughhouse Jack O’Brien and his impact on Mexican wrestling.

• Music/Metal: Alison dives into The Who and The Clash’s tour circuit during this era.

We also dig into the film’s production history—harsh filming conditions, James Earl Jones’ eclectic role choices, and how this was one of several low-budget projects tied to actor José Ferrer.

Finally, it’s a full review featuring virgin sacrifice temples, mysterious Greek artwork, Frye dropping the best lines of the film, and Shelly bringing the beachside chaos—all while a deep-sea beast stalks from the shadows.

It’s ancient terror meets early-80s weirdness, Retro Blood style.

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