Blood Paradise
Director: Patrick von Barkenberg
Actors: Andréa Winter, Christer Cavallius, Ellinor Berglund
PlotRobin Richards, a successful crime novelist, is seeking solace and inspiration after a recent streak of setbacks. She decides to retreat to the Swedish countryside for a change of scenery, hoping the tranquil setting will spark her creativity. However, the countryside is anything but peaceful. Her arrival at a desolate farmhouse sets off a series of unsettling events that disrupt her plans for a quiet retreat. The local inhabitants she encounters are eccentric and unwelcoming, further complicating her attempt to find solitude and inspiration.
Robin soon realizes that something far more sinister is at play. Her curiosity and determination lead her into increasingly dangerous predicaments as she investigates the eerie occurrences surrounding her. With bizarre and menacing characters lurking around every corner, she must navigate the fine line between reality and her own paranoia. The tranquil setting that she initially sought for refuge becomes a nightmarish labyrinth from which she struggles to escape. As tensions escalate, Robin faces threats that mirror the darkest elements of her own novels, compelling her to confront real-life horrors that challenge both her wits and her survival instincts.
Writers: Andréa Winter, Patrick von Barkenberg
Release Date: 06 Mar 2019
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Sweden, United States
Language: Swedish, English
Home Video Reviews
Blood Paradise is visually striking with solid execution and an excellent transfer, but falls short in character depth and originality, offering a mediocre audio track.
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