Bloody Mallory
Bloody Mallory

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Bloody Mallory

2002
Movie
94 min
French

Mallory is the head of an elite government-run strike force dedicated to combating the supernatural. Her team includes the drag queen Vena Cava, an explosives expert; a mute, pre-teen telepath capable of possessing others named Talking Tina; and an armed governmental agent named Durand.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Julien MagnatGenres: Horror, Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

In 1960s Paris, a group of priests known as the "Golden Cross" hunts down supernatural creatures. Their most formidable adversary is Mallory, a beautiful and deadly vampire hunter who operates independently. When a series of gruesome murders targeting priests begins, Mallory finds herself drawn into a dangerous alliance with the Golden Cross to uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of the Vatican and threatens to unleash an ancient evil upon the world.

Critical Reception

Bloody Mallory received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish visuals, inventive action sequences, and dark humor. Some critics found the plot convoluted, but most agreed that the film offered a unique and entertaining take on the vampire genre with a strong female lead.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and unique blend of horror and action.

  • Appreciated for its darkly humorous tone and creative monster designs.

  • Some noted a convoluted plot but found the overall entertainment value high.

Google audience: Audience reception for Bloody Mallory is varied, with many appreciating its unconventional approach to vampire lore and its energetic pacing. Some viewers found the narrative slightly disjointed, but the film's distinct visual style and its charismatic lead character were frequently highlighted as positives.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Julien Magnat, also directed the 2011 thriller 'You're Next', which shares a similar blend of horror and genre subversion.

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