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Blood Quantum

2019Movie1 h 38 minNR

62
DecentGoodWatch score

A terrifying, tense horror movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

The dead are coming back to life outside the isolated Mi'kmaq reserve of Red Crow, except for its Indigenous inhabitants who are strangely immune to the zombie plague.

Feels like

  • Zombie Horror
  • Indigenous Perspective
  • Social Commentary
  • Gore and Violence
  • Apocalyptic
  • Survival
  • Isolation
  • Cultural Identity
  • Dystopian

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jeff Barnaby
Written by
Jeff Barnaby

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Facts

September 5, 2019 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
September 5, 2019
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
50 countries

Tropes

Raising the Steaks, Ludicrous Gibs, Wouldn't Hurt a Child +9

  • Raising the Steaks
  • Ludicrous Gibs
  • Wouldn't Hurt a Child
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Shout-Out
  • Last Stand
  • Construction Vehicle Rampage
  • Our Zombies Are Different
  • Half-Sibling Angst
  • Hiding Behind the Language Barrier
  • Not Using the "Z" Word
  • The Sheriff

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Blood Quantum?"

Questions about Blood Quantum

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blood Quantum?

In the United States, Blood Quantum streams on Philo, AMC+, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Blood Quantum worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 63). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (45).

Will Blood Quantum scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

What tropes does Blood Quantum use?

Raising the SteaksLudicrous GibsWouldn't Hurt a ChildFreudian ExcuseShout-OutLast StandConstruction Vehicle RampageOur Zombies Are DifferentHalf-Sibling AngstHiding Behind the Language BarrierNot Using the "Z" WordThe Sheriffand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Raising the Steaks, Ludicrous Gibs, and Wouldn't Hurt a Child.