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Blood Paradise (2018)
Directed by Patrick von Barkenberg
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Reeling after her latest novel flops, best-selling crime writer Robin Richards (Andréa Winter) is sent by her publisher to the Swedish countryside to regain inspiration. There alone, she indeed comes across an assortment of peculiar characters, including her driver and most obsessive fan, his explosively jealous wife, and the progressively more unhinged man who owns the farm that’s hosting her. Totally out of place in her new surroundings—for one, she is always dressed for glamorous, big-city life—Robin discovers just how dangerous these oddballs may be. The unpredictable debut feature by Patrick von Barkenberg (who also appears as Robin’s boyfriend) is bathed in dreamy atmospherics and streaked with offbeat humor, but remains grounded throughout by Winter, who holds your attention rapt.
Rated PG-13 | Length 82 minutes
Actors
Patrick von Barkenberg | Andréa Winter | Christer Cavallius | Martina Novak | Frankie Batista
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2019 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Sincerely impressed with this horror comedy mystery from Sweden. Very good lead performance Andréa Winter as the snobby writer looking for inspiration. Funny that the director is her boyfriend (I’m guessing they are together in RL based on his previous work). She’s quite attractive and the fashion choices are perfect for the character. It’s one of those neat films that doesn’t want you to empathize with the main character yet have sympathy for their situation.
I’d like to see more of this director’s work. Wonder how available it is.
Part of the Windy City Horrorama Part II (it kicked off the film festival).
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