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Book of Blood

2009·Movie
1h 36min·R
62
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The mind and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

The dead will not be silenced.

Based on the wraparound story penned by Clive Barker in the author's "Books of Blood" collection, the story centers on a paranormal expert who, while investigating a gruesome slaying, finds a house that is at the intersection of "highways" transporting souls to the afterlife.
HorrorSupernatural ThrillerClive Barker AdaptationParanormal InvestigationHaunted HouseAfterlife CrossroadsIntrigueGoreOccult

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Book of Blood legally?

Book of Blood is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Book of Blood worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Book of Blood rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Book of Blood?

1 h 36 min

Book of Blood runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Book of Blood?

Critics80
Audiences42

Not quite. Critics rate Book of Blood higher (80) than audiences (42). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Book of Blood in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Book of Blood?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Book of Blood in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.