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Bay Cove |  | Director: Carl Schenkel
Actors: Nigel Bennett, Barbara Billingsley, Patrick Brymer, Michael Caruana, Woody Harrelson
Studio: Trinity Home Ent
Buy New: $13.98
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 173709
Format: Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 95 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 881273001648
EAN: 0881273001648
ASIN: B0007ZSH9Y
Theatrical Release Date: 1987
Release Date: February 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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 Cheap Lifetime-like show October 31, 2009
The Tao of Netflix (Washington, DC)
This felt like a low-budget and poorly aged version of a Lifetime horror flick. I understand this may have been originally aired as a TV show and, if it was, it certainly seems so. I have a hard time relating to horror films from this period, at least anything other than movies clearly established as classics (e.g., Halloween, Friday the 13th 1-2, etc.). There's just something so annoyingly banal about this era - horrible hair, bland story concepts, annoying music, etc - that it must be extra good to be enjoyable. This isn't. The story is completely and painfully predictable, the acting slow, and the film quality awful. Halloween looks far better. Just nothing redeeming about this one. Its not that its terrible, it isnt. Its just not interesting.
 Bay Cove April 1, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
PLOT: a young couple, hoping to escape the troubles of everyday life, move into a farmhouse on an isolated island. Soon, however, they discover that their neighbors are members of a Satan-worshipping cult...and they're the next human sacrifices.
MY REVIEW: I picked this up a store for [...], not expecting a whole lot. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that this is actually a really well crafted horror film! the acting was top-notch, there was a sense of creepiness and unease throughout, and there was a lot of suspense. I enjoyed the appearance of Woody Harrelson as the ill-fated Slater. I was also surprised to see Barbara Billingsley as one of the cult members. Who'd a thought that Mrs. Cleaver would turn out to be a murderous devil worhipper? The only complaint I have is that the pace dragged a little at parts, but it wasn't much of a problem. Anyway, if you're looking for a good old fashioned creepy horror movie, definately pick this up.
ACTING: Pamela Sue Martin was believable and likable as Mrs. Lebon. Tim Matheson won me over as Mr. Lebon, he put on a really good show. Barbara Billingsley really creeped me out as Beatrice. Brrrr. Woody Harrelson was a hoot to watch as Slater. He put in a good performance.
GORE: none. this film relies on the atmosphere, which is a good thing in my book.
OVERALL: 4/5
Excellent 1987 TV Film -- Better than "Rosemary's Baby" March 17, 2006
- Durrkk (Ohio/PA border USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Amazon seems to have two "Bay Cove"s mixed-up: The dvd cover presented refers to the 1987 TV film with Pamela Sue Martin, Tim Matheson and Woody Harrelson; yet the description refers to the 1993 TV series with Isla Fisher and Christopher Fare.
If you order this, which one will you get?
I don't know, but the 1987 film is well worth catching. Martin and Matheson star as a couple that move to Devlin Island off the coast of Massachusetts and run afoul of a coven of witches. Despite the low-budget this TV film is very well made and engrossing, not to mention extremely creepy. It is actually much BETTER than the similarly-themed feature film "Rosemary's Baby," maybe not on a technical level, but at least as far as story, locations and cast. Pamela Sue Martin (aka Nancy Drew) is incredibly alluring.
The 4-Star rating reflects the fact that this is a low-budget TV production, other than that it's a 5-Star endeavor.
If you want to make sure you get this 1987 film (rather than the 1993 version) Amazon has another page for this film, albeit without the cover image. Check it out.
Excellent 1987 TV Film -- Better than "Rosemary's Baby" March 13, 2006
- Durrkk (Ohio/PA border USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
"Bay Cove" is a 1987 TV film also known as "Bay Coven" and "Eye of the Demon." It stars Pamela Sue Martin and Tim Matheson as a couple that move to an island off the coast of Massachusetts where they run afoul of a coven of witches. Woody Harrelson of "Cheers" is also on hand as a friend of the couple.
The story is very engrossing, mysterious and creepy. The cast is fabulous. The witches all attempt to present themselves as normal neighbors but fail completely -- there's just something NOT RIGHT about them. The island locations are also a highlight.
Pamela Sue Martin is incredibly alluring as the one who slowly unravels the mystery, which is fitting since she used to play mystery-sleuth Nancy Drew.
"Bay Cove" has been called the TV version of "Rosemary's Baby," but -- believe it or not -- although "Bay Cove" is not as good a film on a technical level due to it's low TV budget, it's actually a BETTER film on every other level -- plot, story, cast and locations.
It has also been compared to "The Devil's Rain," but let's just say it wouldn't take much to be better than that piece of crap.
"Bay Cove" is generally available at a low price, so if this sounds like your cup of tea don't miss out. The only reason I rated it 4-Stars instead of 5 is because of the obvious technical weaknesses due to its status as a TV production (e.g. the crappy end credits, etc.); other than that it's a Class-A film all the way.
Very good 80s tv terror! July 26, 2004
Bob Ashley (texas)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
The dvd box made me thnk it was a new horror flick,but it's really a well-made made-for-tv horror movie from the 80s(dig those hairdo's!)with people like Pamela Sue Martin,Woody Harrelson,and Barbara(Mrs Cleaver)Billingsley as an evil witch!A husband and wife move to an isolated island off the coast of Massachusettes or an easier,calmer life and discover things and people aren't what they seem.With nods to THE SENTINEL and other classic horrors BAY COVE is worth a look.
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