Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson

2019

1 hr. 40 min.

Documentary

Biography

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Exploring the eventful life of the director who left his mark on cinema with edgy horror and thriller films in the mid-20th century.

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‘Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson' Shines Light on an Overlooked Legend

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Un interesante figura del cine que no conocía salvo alguna película suelta. Genial para conocer su vida y celebrar sus logros, aunque el tono cambie mucho hacia el final, dada la trágica forma que Adamson nos dejó.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Katie Rife

AV Club

It all ends rather abruptly, but that's just because we could live in this movie's world forever.

Aug 26, 2019

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Jason Shawhan

Nashville Scene

If you wanted a true crime-aesthetic take on that Once Upon a Time in Hollywood vibe, this is the one for you.

Sep 10, 2021

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

A wonderful documentary chronicling the accidental career of Al Adamson...

Jun 21, 2020

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Kiko Vega

Espinof

Another great job and another 'Lost Soul' for David Gregory. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Mar 11, 2020

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Chris Alexander

Alexander On Film

An intimate, riotous, affectionate and ultimately profoundly sad essay that is an essential watch not just for horror history fans, but for anyone remotely interested in the waning days of the anti-establishment, Hollywood fringe maverick.

Feb 11, 2020

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Oscar Goff

Boston Hassle

Adamson's movies weren't the best -- many were barely even movies -- but it's clear from Blood and Flesh that he was loved.

Oct 21, 2019

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Synopsis

Exploring the eventful life of the director who left his mark on cinema with edgy horror and thriller films in the mid-20th century.

Director: David Gregory
Production Co: Severin Films
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 28, 2020

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