Blood

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Blood

Released Jan 27, 2023

1h 48m

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Mystery & Thriller

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Jess (Michelle Monaghan), a nurse and mother recently separated from her husband (Skeet Ulrich), moves her daughter Tyler (Skylar Morgan Jones) and young son Owen (Finlay Wojtak-Hissong) back into her family farmhouse. Shortly after settling in, Owen's dog escapes into the woods and returns days later, blood-soaked and rabid. When the dog attacks and bites him, the resulting infection grows more shocking as Owen's behavior becomes frightening and deadly. As he spirals deeper into the depths of the illness, Jess discovers a disturbing cure, which makes her question how far she is willing to go to keep her child alive.

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Critics Consensus

Blood has a handful of solid scares, but a narrative that fails to truly coagulate makes this half-empty vial of vampire horror difficult to recommend.

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David Riedel

Chicago Reader

What do you call a vampire movie with no teeth? Blood.

Mar 11, 2023

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

There’s some strong Stephen King energy to “Blood,” a thriller with echoes of “Cujo” and “Pet Sematary.”

Feb 3, 2023

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Rex Reed

Observer

This adolescent vampire tale goes downhill so fast it turns inadvertently from horror to comedy.

Rated: 1/4

Feb 3, 2023

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Miguel Ángel Romero

Cinemanía (Spain)

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]

Rated: 3/5

Dec 14, 2023

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Marshall Shaffer

Decider

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

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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

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.

Rated: 3/4

May 22, 2023

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laurent b

A very subtle and gripping mix of drama and fantastic. Michelle Monaghan is excellent, and so is the whole team of actors of this brilliantly directed movie. I don't give it full 5/5 because I felt something was missing regarding the plot, especially about the tree. I think you can make something with few explanations like Peter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock, but remember that the rock in the movie is already surrounded by its own mystery and aura before the plot begins. This is unfortunately not the case here with this tree, in my opinion, and that's why I felt a bit frustrated when the movie ended. But that doesn't spoil the quality of this excellent movie. If like me you like subtle fantastic movies, you should also watch "Happy Accident" which is a great one, by the same director.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/25

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L. James R

This was a surprisingly fun—fresh—take on vampirism that reminded me of Little Shop of Horrors in a few moments. The acting is top notch for this sort of flick. Is it scary? Not so much, but movies don't scare me, so that isn't why I enjoy them. It's more of a psychological horror/drama exploring the reaches of a mother's love.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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Shun C

What caused the virus? Where did the virus come from? Was it man made ?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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Jamal B

Loved this movie from start to finish. The acting was phenomenal and if you think otherwise you clearly have a desensitization issue. This was a fresh spin on a film about vampirism which honestly helped to clear expectations because it starts off unclear which direction it will go. I honestly don't understand all the hate about how it ends when there are far more block busters that leave you guessing. Have we forgotten that movies with endings that you must interpret for yourself exist? Oh, btw there's a mid credit scene. Would leave an excellent opening for a sequel. I know I would enjoy one

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/24

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patricia b

You can guess what's coming next but only The Others and Sixth Sense have succeeded in maintaining the mystery. This is a solid horror. Good cinematography adds to the sinister feel. Michelle Monaghan is skilled in the lead role. The closest movie I would associate it with is Pet Cemetery (the original, obviously).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/24/24

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Jerod S

I want to like Blood more, but it's got some issues; like what is the tree all about, anyway? Good to see Skeet back on the screen.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/16/24

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Synopsis

Jess (Michelle Monaghan), a nurse and mother recently separated from her husband (Skeet Ulrich), moves her daughter Tyler (Skylar Morgan Jones) and young son Owen (Finlay Wojtak-Hissong) back into her family farmhouse. Shortly after settling in, Owen's dog escapes into the woods and returns days later, blood-soaked and rabid. When the dog attacks and bites him, the resulting infection grows more shocking as Owen's behavior becomes frightening and deadly. As he spirals deeper into the depths of the illness, Jess discovers a disturbing cure, which makes her question how far she is willing to go to keep her child alive.

Director: Brad Anderson
Producer: Terry Dougas, Billy Hines, Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Gary Levinsohn
Screenwriter: Will Honley
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: Hercules Film Fund, The Searchers NV, H2L Media Group
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 31, 2023
Runtime: 1h 48m

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