Blood Creek
Blood Creek

Blood Creek

2009Movie90 minEnglish

A man and his brother on a mission of revenge become trapped in a harrowing occult experiment dating back to the Third Reich.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Joel SchumacherGenres: Horror, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

In 1936, a German family, the Worthingtons, who are secretly occultists, summon a demon named "The Kallman" to bring them power and bring about a new world order. In 1970s America, brothers Evan and Victor are living a quiet life, but Evan is haunted by the memory of his parents and sister being brutally murdered by their father, who was controlled by the demon. When Victor goes missing, Evan sets out to rescue him, only to find himself confronting the same ancient evil that destroyed his family.

Critical Reception

Blood Creek received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot, gratuitous violence, and reliance on horror tropes. Some praised the performances, particularly Michael Fassbender's, and the atmospheric direction by Joel Schumacher, but these elements were not enough to salvage the film for most reviewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a muddled storyline and predictable horror elements.
  • Michael Fassbender's performance is a standout, but cannot save the film.
  • Joel Schumacher's direction adds some atmosphere but is ultimately insufficient.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some appreciating the occult themes and action, while others found the plot confusing and the horror elements uninspired. The film is often seen as a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled "Town Creek" and was changed to "Blood Creek" shortly before its release.

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DanDare

DanDare

Director Joel Schumacher mixes Viking rune-stones in the USA with Nazi occultists who drink blood, try to grow a third eye in order to become supermen. A prologue set in the 1930s sees Nazi historian Richard Wirth (Michael Fassbender) ar...