Bleed with Me

2020

Action / Horror / Thriller

6
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 83% · 23 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 17%
IMDb Rating 4.1/10 10 800 800

Director

Amelia Moses Photo
Amelia Moses

Top cast

Lauren Beatty Photo
Lauren Beatty as Emily
Aris Tyros Photo
Aris Tyros as Brendan
Lee Marshall Photo
Lee Marshall as Rowan
Aris Tyros Photo
Aris Tyros as Brendan
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727.23 MB
1280*682
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles
24 fps
1 hr 19 min
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1.46 GB
1920*1024
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles
24 fps
1 hr 19 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by lucasdanby 5 / 10

Weird and unrewarding

Reviewed by I_Ailurophile 5 / 10

A great idea, too understated for its own good

I enjoyed filmmaker Amelia Moses' short film 'Undress me,' and even more so her second directed feature 'Bloodthirsty,' so it seemed only appropriate to also check this out. As low-key as the latter is, this is substantially more so, with a significant portion of the length simply focused on the awkward, somewhat stilted dynamics between the characters. Any abnormalities are stirred in only very quietly, coming and going in soft waves; whether the gradual build is worthwhile, or the payoff it yields, is something each individual viewer may have to decide for themselves. For my part I do like 'Bleed with me,' and I admire the daring of the deeply understated approach Moses takes with the material - but I also understand why it may not find favor with others, and I'm kind of on the fence myself.Subtlety and nuance and the words of the day, applying to the acting, the dialogue, the interactions between characters, and certainly the overall progression of the course of events. This is echoed as well in the distinctly delicate touch Moses employs as director. Why, even with some instances of heightened emotion or louder sound - including at the climax - the audio itself, including Dominic Caterina's hushed score of ambient themes, follows the same tack. I think the cast perform well under these circumstances, and 'Bleed with me' is well made from a technical standpoint. All this is well and good, either commendable in and of itself or with the choices of how this was made. Still the question remains, though, of how well it serves the story.I like what Moses has tried to do here, but I don't think the result entirely paid off. For any disquieting imagery, uneasy tension, or bloodletting that may present, there's a certain lack of vibrancy in the slow march of the narrative. The climax itself is the peak of a crescendo, by all means, yet even recognizing the broad slant of the film, I don't think it achieves the desired spark, either. The result is a picture that rather maintains a flat tone with slight blips, and when one steps back and looks at the entirety of the viewing experience, those blips are scarcely detectable.I wish nothing but the best for Moses and the stars; again, I did quite enjoy 'Bloodthirsty,' and I look forward to seeing what they all go on to do hereafter. As for this feature itself - I don't think it's bad, but it never inspires any particular reaction, and that's the last thing that should ever be said of a work of cinema, let alone the horror genre. This may be most recommendable for the patient and open-minded viewer, and I applaud 'Bleed with me' as a first-time effort. Here's to the sharpening of the blades in the future.
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