The Bleeding Star
The Bleeding Star

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The Bleeding Star

1987
Movie
21 min
French

An Englishman arrives in a remote French town near the coast to collect his broken-down car. What he sees there will change his life forever.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users65%
Director: Sylvester StalloneGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a hardened marine captain is tasked with escorting a mysterious woman, who may be the key to humanity's survival, through a ravaged landscape. Pursued by relentless cyborg assassins and navigating treacherous environments, they must uncover the truth behind her origins and the looming threat before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Bleeding Star' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who largely criticized its convoluted plot and derivative action sequences. However, it found a modest following among audiences for its ambitious visual effects and Stallone's stoic performance, though it is often considered a lesser entry in his filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious, gritty visual style and world-building.

  • Criticized for a predictable narrative and underdeveloped characters.

  • Action sequences were deemed intense but often repetitive.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's impressive visual effects for its time and the chemistry between the lead actors. Some viewers enjoyed the dark, futuristic setting, while others found the plot confusing and the dialogue uninspired.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.

Fun Fact

The distinctive metallic design of the cyborg assassins was inspired by a combination of industrial machinery and insect anatomy, intended to create a sense of unnatural menace.

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