The film was advertised as Egyptian Blood Feast at drive-ins in New York.

Blood Feast immediately became notorious for its explicit gore and violence.

Blood Feast is the first part of what the director's fans have dubbed "The Blood Trilogy".

Lewis wrote a novelization of Blood Feast to coincide with the release of the film.

On a plain to the south of the city the Hellborn army was gathering for the Raids of the Blood Feast.

It is the ritual of the Blood Feast, where newly-ordained warriors gain their battle honours.

It is a sequel to Lewis's 1963 cult classic original Blood Feast.

In 1963, he directed Blood Feast, widely considered the first splatter film.

In the 15 years following its release, Blood Feast took in an estimated $7 million.

Blood Feast supports little fan base, but has made a home for itself amongst exploitation film fans.