Blood Reviews
Brad Anderson's new film moves away from the clichés of the genre and addresses fear from a more human and realistic perspective. [Full review in Spanish]
| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 14, 2023
It’s a bit too long and underbaked as an idea, but the impressive elements of the film just barely outweigh its shortcomings.
| Jun 6, 2023
Brad Anderson smartly maintains focus on the flawed protagonist, well played by Michelle Monaghan, desperate to do right by her child which injects some fresh unsettlement into what could have been just another deteriorating monster tale.
| Original Score: 3/4 | May 22, 2023
What do you call a vampire movie with no teeth? Blood.
| Mar 11, 2023
This often-brutal horror movie is flawed but offers a fascinating and fresh take on the ages-old vampire tale, with a powerful maternal twist and other modern parallels.
| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 8, 2023
Once things turn to the more supernatural, then the movie slowly loses its grip as Jess’ life gets out of control.
| Feb 8, 2023
Deeply layered and nuanced, Blood finds the lifeline of horror and harnesses it for an experience that not only satisfies, but has you craving to return for more.
| Feb 5, 2023
Anderson isn’t afraid of, or above, genre. Indeed he delivers ample amounts of the titular substance while still allowing for genuine pathos to shine through.
| Feb 4, 2023
There’s some strong Stephen King energy to “Blood,” a thriller with echoes of “Cujo” and “Pet Sematary.”
| Feb 3, 2023
This adolescent vampire tale goes downhill so fast it turns inadvertently from horror to comedy.
| Original Score: 1/4 | Feb 3, 2023
Directed by Brad Anderson without a hint of humor or camp, “Blood” is effective enough in its grisly way, but gruesome and unpalatable.
| Original Score: C | Feb 2, 2023
The drama is mostly flat, and the true horrors of Owen's condition only manifest when the movie is nearly over.
| Original Score: C+ | Feb 1, 2023
Blood's biggest flaw is letting us glimpse at a better movie that could have existed with just a little more writing time.
| Original Score: C+ | Jan 31, 2023
Its pieces may not always fit snugly together, but the human drama and eerie chills proves to be an enjoyable mix.
| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 31, 2023
[Brad] Anderson’s investing thriller delights in its commentary on self-preservation and self-sacrifice, resulting in a far more intelligent effort than its horror packaging suggests.
| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 30, 2023
Solid vampire tale.
| Original Score: B | Jan 29, 2023
"Blood" delivers plenty of the titular substance but not much else of note other than a couple of decent scenes here and there.
| Original Score: 2/4 | Jan 28, 2023
Caught between an earnest drama about fractured families and a campy cannibalism saga, this thriller is boosted by solid performances before becoming narratively anemic.
| Jan 27, 2023
Anderson uses a monstrous archetype to explore a tender story of addiction, sacrifice, and motherly love dressed up as the horrifying birth of a young vampire.
| Original Score: B+ | Jan 27, 2023
It's an effective spin on usual genre tropes with Monaghan constantly pushing herself beyond the limits of morality to keep her boy alive. Stick with surface and you should enjoy the ride.
| Original Score: 7/10 | Jan 27, 2023