Thriller, directed by Bernadette Manton, Ireland, 2010.
Guy is a tormented young man facing the worst kind of grief: the sudden and mysterious death of his younger sister, Carrie. Crushed by sorrow and on the brink of an emotional breakdown, he decides to seek comfort and support from his oldest and most trusted friend, Jonathon. However, what was supposed to be a simple and painful visit between childhood friends quickly turns into a claustrophobic nightmare. As the hours pass, the atmosphere becomes increasingly tense and sinister, bringing to light dark and unsettling secrets about the bond between Guy and his late sister, leading to a point of no return.

Blood stands out in the landscape of Irish independent cinema as a hidden gem of dark, minimalist psychological thriller. Written and directed by Bernadette Manton, the film utilizes an almost theatrical structure to focus entirely on the psychological tension and emotional decay of its characters. It is a true acting tour de force, driven in particular by the intense and visceral performance of Emmett J. Scanlan, who masterfully captures the vulnerability and ambiguity of the tormented Guy. Manton chooses an aesthetic where the unsaid, family secrets, and the oppressive weight of mourning generate a constant sense of threat.

LANGUAGE: English
SUBTITLES: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese