City of Blood

"Pray you can escape."

Jan 1 1987 R 1h 31m
Drama, Horror, Mystery

A medical examiner investigating a series of prostitute murders discovers that the culprit is an ancient tribal witch doctor come back to life.

Plot

Two African tribesmen walking through a forest are attacked and killed by a masked man wielding a spiked club. 2000 years later in South Africa, someone is murdering prostitutes with a spiked club, then painting pictures of a spiked fist with their blood. Medical examiner Joe Hendersen becomes obsessed with researching the murders, but the investigation suddenly faces opposition from his higher-ups. Just who is behind these killings, and what is their motive?

Written by

Darrell Roodt, Mary-Ann Lindenstadt

Directed by

Darrell Roodt

Production Countries

South Africa

Production Companies

Distant Horizon, Blood City Film (PTY) Ltd., Anant Singh Production

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
250
Average Rating
3.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA