Deep Blood
Deep Blood

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Deep Blood

1990
Movie
95 min
Italian

Several young men have to stop an ancient native American evil in the form of a killer shark which is attacking a small beach community.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Charles BandGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A series of brutal murders plagues a small town, with the victims found drained of blood. The killings are attributed to a grotesque, vampiric creature that emerges from a cursed ancient tomb. As the creature's thirst grows, a local doctor and his wife must race against time to find a way to stop it before it consumes the entire town.

Critical Reception

Deep Blood is a low-budget horror film from the early 90s that received generally negative reviews. Critics often cited its predictable plot, weak acting, and uninspired special effects. It is considered by many to be a cult film within the direct-to-video horror community, appreciated more for its campy elements than its cinematic quality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of originality in its plot and creature design.

  • Acting performances are often wooden and unconvincing.

  • Special effects and gore are rudimentary, even for its time.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist often point to the film's low production values and unengaging story as major drawbacks. It's typically viewed as a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video horror market.

Fun Fact

Charles Band, known for his work in low-budget horror, directed Deep Blood and also founded Full Moon Features, a production company responsible for many direct-to-video genre films.

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