It Wants Blood!
It Wants Blood!

It Wants Blood!

2019Movie103 minEnglish

Two giant monsters are forced to battle head to head on the political circuit as they run against each other for a seat in the Senate.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users78%
Director: John SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of estranged friends reunites at a remote cabin for a weekend getaway, only to discover they are not alone. An ancient, malevolent entity awakens, feeding on their deepest fears and turning them against each other. As the body count rises, they must confront their past traumas and a terrifying force that wants nothing more than to spill their blood.

Critical Reception

It Wants Blood! garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, while some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its jump scares and creature design.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and eerie atmosphere.
  • The performances of the lead cast were highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some critics noted that the plot felt derivative of classic horror tropes.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film's scares and the chilling build-up, though a portion found the story's twists to be somewhat unoriginal.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Debut Director at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic blood-red lighting used in the cabin scenes was achieved using practical gel filters and strategically placed red bulbs, rather than relying heavily on CGI.

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