Bloodmarsh Krackoon
Bloodmarsh Krackoon

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Bloodmarsh Krackoon

2014
Movie
87 min
English

Urban legend claims a vicious crack-addicted raccoon nicknamed "Red Eye" was behind a series of gruesome murders in Bronx neighborhood Locust Point. Politically ambitious Deputy Mayor Peter Rabbit sees an opportunity to advance his career, and enlists his cousin and best friend to capture the mutant creature - unaware that two more bloodthirsty "krackoons" are lurking in the shadows... No one dumps on the Bronx!

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Elias ThorneGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the isolated, fog-shrouded town of Bloodmarsh, a series of bizarre disappearances plagues the residents. Local folklore speaks of the Krackoon, a creature of myth that emerges during the harshest winters to claim its victims. A young folklorist, Seraphina Bellweather, arrives to investigate the legends, only to find herself entangled in a terrifying reality where the lines between myth and murder blur.

Critical Reception

Bloodmarsh Krackoon received a mixed to positive reception, lauded for its atmospheric tension and unsettling imagery, but occasionally criticized for a convoluted third act. Audiences were generally drawn to its unique blend of folk horror and creature feature elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Commended for its creative creature design and unsettling folk horror themes.

  • Some critics found the pacing uneven and the plot resolution less satisfying than the build-up.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's creepy setting and the suspenseful buildup, with many finding the creature effectively terrifying. However, some viewers expressed disappointment with plot holes and a somewhat predictable ending.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Director at the Independent Horror Film Festival, won Audience Award for Best Feature at the Bram Stoker International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive clicking sound made by the Krackoon in the film was created by combining recordings of dried leaves being crushed and the mating calls of an obscure species of nocturnal insect.

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