Blood Kisses
Blood Kisses

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Blood Kisses

2012
Movie
72 min
English

Amid a series of murder victims drained of blood, a high school teacher's vampire-like behavior marks him as the prime target of an NYPD special unit investigation. With the manhunt closing in, he struggles for a last chance at redemption, or, forever embraces his demon.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Carl SundholmGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote Swedish town, a series of brutal murders have the local community in a state of fear. As the body count rises, a young woman finds herself drawn into the dark underbelly of the town, uncovering a conspiracy that links the killings to a local legend. She must race against time to expose the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Blood Kisses received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being described as a low-budget, independent horror film that struggled with its pacing and narrative cohesion. While some appreciated its atmospheric approach and gore, many found its execution to be amateurish and derivative of other horror films. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some fans of obscure horror films finding enjoyment in its raw style.

What Reviewers Say

  • While attempting to capture a grim, atmospheric horror, the film often falls short due to uneven pacing.

  • The independent production is evident in its raw, sometimes unpolished execution.

  • Offers some moments of effective gore for dedicated genre fans, but lacks broader appeal.

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Fun Fact

Director Carl Sundholm also stars in the film and handled many of the technical aspects of the production himself, reflecting the film's independent and DIY ethos.

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