Blood Stains on the Screen

A young film archivist, investigating a series of mysterious deaths linked to a rare, cursed film reel, finds himself drawn into a terrifying descent. As he uncovers the film's violent history and the supernatural forces it unleashes, he must race against time to break the curse before he becomes the next victim.

Upon its release, 'Blood Stains on the Screen' garnered a mixed reception, appreciated by cult horror enthusiasts for its unique premise and atmospheric tension, but criticized by mainstream critics for its convoluted plot and uneven pacing. Audience reactions were polarized, with some finding it genuinely terrifying and others deeming it derivative.

• Praised for its inventive, meta-cinematic approach to horror.

• Criticized for a narrative that sometimes gets lost in its own complexity.

• Applauded for its unsettling atmosphere and moments of genuine dread.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's unique concept and suspenseful moments, while a significant portion found the plot difficult to follow and the scares less impactful than expected.

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Fantasporto Film Festival.

The 'cursed' film reel within the movie was actually created using vintage 1920s film stock and hand-painted to give it an authentically disturbing appearance.