Bloodbath at the House of Death

Six scientists investigate psychic disturbances at an old country house notorious for its grisly history. The investigation quickly turns deadly as they fall prey to a Satanic cult in this horror spoof, the programme starring Kenny Everett and Vincent Price.

Bloodbath at the House of Death is a televised programme presented in the style of a movie. It falls under the horror genre, though it leans heavily into parody, offering a tongue‑in‑cheek take on classic scares. The production is billed simply as a programme rather than a theatrical release. The story follows a team of six scientists who have been called to a remote country house after reports of strange psychic activity. As they probe the unsettling phenomena, they discover that the manor’s dark, grisly past is more than just folklore. Their scientific inquiry quickly turns dangerous when they become entangled with a malevolent Satanic cult. The piece is crafted as a horror spoof, deliberately playing with the conventions of supernatural thrillers. By juxtaposing the rational approach of the researchers with the irrational menace of the cult, the programme creates a comic contrast that undercuts the usual tension associated with haunted‑house narratives and often pokes fun at the melodrama typical of such tales. Set against the backdrop of a grim, historic estate, the narrative uses the eerie atmosphere to heighten both the scares and the laughs. The scientists’ descent into the cult’s clutches provides the central arc, driving the spoof’s blend of fright and farce throughout the runtime.