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Dark Blood

2012·Movie
1h 26min

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The mind, mystery, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Filmed in 1993 but never completed due to River Phoenix's death, Dark Blood tells the story of Boy, a young widower living on a nuclear testing site in the desert. Boy is waiting for the end of the world and carves Katchina dolls that supposedly contain magical powers. Boy's solitude is interrupted when a Hollywood jet-set couple who are travelling across the desert become stranded after their car breaks down. The couple are rescued by Boy, who then holds them prisoner because of his desire for the woman and his ambition to create a better world with her.
Unfinished FilmDesert NoirPsychological ThrillerRiver PhoenixIsolated SettingHollywood CoupleSlow BurnSurreal Elements

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dark Blood

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Where can I stream Dark Blood legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dark Blood worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dark Blood rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Dark Blood?

1 h 26 min

Dark Blood runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dark Blood?

Critics80
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Dark Blood higher (80) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Dark Blood in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dark Blood?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dark Blood in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.