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From the director of BROKEN and THE DEVIL'S CHAIR comes a new vision of terror as a newlywed couple are pushed to the limit during a chance encounter with a mysterious drifter in a deserted ghost town. After a near-fatal crash in the middle of the desert, Clark and his pregnant wife Summer walk to the nearest town, Blood River, in search of help. There they encounter Joseph (Andrew Howard), who offers assistance, but tensions soon mount when the couple's relationship becomes strained, leaving them vulnerable to Joseph's sinister agenda... Bloody and brutal, Adam Mason's BLOOD RIVER is a twisted, nerve-shredding thriller that will chill you to the core. DVD Extras: * The Making of BLOOD RIVER documentary (30 mins) * Director's Commentary
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first came across Adam Mason with BROKEN, a film screened at FrightFest back in 2006. That film was flawed, but considering the budget was only $10,000, it stands as an incredible achievement with some genuine stand-out moments of brutality.
Mason's next film, THE DEVIL'S CHAIR was also very interesting, albeit a bit slow to start with before it delivered well on the horror level in the last 30 minutes.
BLOOD RIVER however, is Adam Mason's greatest work to date and borders on masterpiece. Again, utilising a low-budget to the maximum, the film uses only three main characters to boil the tension and suspense to nerve-shredding levels.
The opening uses elements from other classic 'outback' movies such as DUST DEVIL and THE HITCHER (the original) as a young couple find themselves stranded in the desert following a near-fatal car crash. Stumbling on the deserted town down the road, Blood River, they encounter the mysterious hitch-hiker Joseph (the outstanding Andrew Howard) and that's where things get really interesting..
Everything about this film is fantastic, from the performances (all brilliant) through to the beautiful cinematography (the helicopter shots look amazing), the music and not least of all, the story which holds true all the way through to it's amazing ending.
I simply cannot recommend this film enough to all fans of horror films, and although Adam Mason currently resides in LA, this film truly marks him out as one of the best British genre filmmakers working today. A must-see!
Mason's next film, THE DEVIL'S CHAIR was also very interesting, albeit a bit slow to start with before it delivered well on the horror level in the last 30 minutes.
BLOOD RIVER however, is Adam Mason's greatest work to date and borders on masterpiece. Again, utilising a low-budget to the maximum, the film uses only three main characters to boil the tension and suspense to nerve-shredding levels.
The opening uses elements from other classic 'outback' movies such as DUST DEVIL and THE HITCHER (the original) as a young couple find themselves stranded in the desert following a near-fatal car crash. Stumbling on the deserted town down the road, Blood River, they encounter the mysterious hitch-hiker Joseph (the outstanding Andrew Howard) and that's where things get really interesting..
Everything about this film is fantastic, from the performances (all brilliant) through to the beautiful cinematography (the helicopter shots look amazing), the music and not least of all, the story which holds true all the way through to it's amazing ending.
I simply cannot recommend this film enough to all fans of horror films, and although Adam Mason currently resides in LA, this film truly marks him out as one of the best British genre filmmakers working today. A must-see!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What is there to say about blood river? It's a genre defying gem of a movie that rightly deserves to be hailed as one of the best films of last year.
To talk about the movie anymore than the synopsis states would ruin a film experience that is multi-layered and intelligent, something that reminds us that independent cinema can make up for the shallow movie making that dominates mainstream movies.
The film has production values that punch far above its budget with cinematography, acting, writing and directing that takes the slow burn approach and kicks you in the face with an emotionally intense ending that leaves you numb.
Incredibly well put together, Adam Mason and Simon Boyes have delivered the best film of their career. Do not go into this expecting a horror/slasher road movie because you will be sorely disappointed. Watch it with an open mind and if you enjoy film making that challenges you, emotionally and mentally, then pick this up.
To talk about the movie anymore than the synopsis states would ruin a film experience that is multi-layered and intelligent, something that reminds us that independent cinema can make up for the shallow movie making that dominates mainstream movies.
The film has production values that punch far above its budget with cinematography, acting, writing and directing that takes the slow burn approach and kicks you in the face with an emotionally intense ending that leaves you numb.
Incredibly well put together, Adam Mason and Simon Boyes have delivered the best film of their career. Do not go into this expecting a horror/slasher road movie because you will be sorely disappointed. Watch it with an open mind and if you enjoy film making that challenges you, emotionally and mentally, then pick this up.
Format:DVD
i would recommend this film to those of you that appreciate a ending you dont see coming,such as the likes of sixth sence and identity.this film is gripping with great thrill factor,had me glued from start to finish.im a huge horror fan and this film is not what id class as gorey more your pyschological thriller,i highly recommed this film you will not be disappointed.
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Nice cover art, boring film !
The start of this film was kinda good and I thought it would continue up hill, then very quickly it went downhill. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Steve P
the worst kind of dumb film, but watchable
Has a similar feel to the (not too clever) "reeker" movies, but unfortunately isn't as smart or well formed as those films! Read more
Published 16 months ago by David Mcmahon
Dire!
This film has it all. Bad acting, poor direction, a lousy script and the most dreary, tiresome and formulaic storyline ever. Read more
Published 19 months ago by rayk
Worst film ever....
I am usually pretty easily pleased with films and pretty easily scared / impressed by horror films however this was truly the most awful film I have ever seen! Read more
Published 19 months ago by (Re)view
Very average
This film is very average, it just about holds your attention but the end is obvious and the characters throughout act in totally stupid ways and have very poor dialogue. Read more
Published 21 months ago by C. J. P
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