Blood Creek [DVD] [2017]

Doing more for the walking dead/undead subgenre than almost any befuddled cannibalism rotten platter throughout the last decade (and no doubt this one) this typically yet obligingly barely seen and noticed little cracker explodes into the consciousness from the getgo where a Nazi occultist played by demonic relish by Michael Fassbender is accidentally welcomed into a home of German family on a West Virginian farm, whereupon his true reason for being there soon asserts itself-hereby he is overpowered and kept prisoner in a fitfully weakened state which nonetheless calls for the constant sacrifice of human blood-and one such escapee of the regime some 70 years after this 1930's introduction to the film-'Prison Break's' Dominic Purcell and star of excellent little-known croc-horror 'Primeval Kill' from about the same period, makes his way back to his younger brother, a compassionate medico played with heart and sensitivity by our hot Brittie Henry Cavill-pre Superman nonsense after a long absence. In the time he has been away with no explanation, Cavill's Evan has taken care of his kid, supported his wife and also their own ailing father, whilst staying sane enough to be a committed healthcare worker.In minutes Evan is forced to follow his older bro Victor back to the house of those he claim abducted him and walk into an almost alternative nightmare of crazily defensive farmhands who get up from the dead once the crazy released cpative's real agenda gets underway. From here any amount of pleasure boxes get ticked for horror fans as one of the most original films in years plays out like a mini Lord Of The Rings battle on a dizzying carousel. See fallen horses be recalled from the dead to become ferocious demonic steeds under the influcence of the Nazi nutjob still trying everything he can to break back into the spell-protected house to lift that Viking runestone against the desperate struggle of the brothers and the few family members left trying to stop him. It all makes for riveting viewing, not least as this man never EVER sees zombies portrayed with any of the accuracy that their mythology calls for via wretched who messed it up with cannibalism years ago and never bothered to right it.Performances are as expectedly bang on from a highly competent cast, and Fassbender's demonic makeup and latex faced evil compliments the story perfectly, making us truly believe what we are seeing, not just that "I'm possessed" bull with infra red cameras pretending a human shot in the dark is monstrous. Lynn Collins pops up in a few scenes as Purcell's wife, and Emma Booth, a young Australian actress from the film 'Clubland' with Brenda Blethyn, is quite revelatory with an impressive German accent, while Dominic Purcell is as good as he was in 'Primeval Kill' and in a suprising role in the "remake" of 'Straw Dogs". Henry Cavill matches him.This is another of Joel Scumacher's winners from the 2000's (along with 'Phone Booth'-and a welcome return to horror in a rather different vein from the more teen friendly 'The Lost Boys'. He has a far more interesting and likeable CV history than a lot of more touted directors and a damn good job he's done here, and only the almost peremptory deviousness that insists most DVDs now, especially well-made fanfare free indie horrors don't deserve any extras threaten the harm the disc, but is certainly not the film's fault. We get a commentary by Schumacher, which is better than zilch, and the other trailers advertised all for compost trying to compete with the best top soil. I assume the US disc will be the same.But enough for that, for the price it is, this Creek howls and bleeds a messy blood mess out of that other Creek-the one with the Wolf in the title, as it does of 'Eden Lake' which Michael Fassbender, to his great shame, and ours, was actually in, neither of which are actually horror films either to make it even worse. Both obsessed with the true events notion have actually fare less to do with their portrayl of so-called reality than this film does, and I'm always more impressed when horror actually has the gall to push imagination as far as it should. It's not supposed to be a reality, just feel that way whilst you're immersed in it, and with 'Blood Creek' that is very easy to do; it runs smoothly and deep.

Brass tacks first - this film is Region 1 and will only play on Multi-region DVD players, or computers. I definitely knew this before I ordered it and can only play it on my laptop, which is as I expected. Don't order this is you do not have the facility to play it. But, if you can play it, DO! It is genuine old-school horror, complete with covering eyes and berating of clueless heroes. It seems far too good to have gone straight to DVD, but as there are no really big names in it, I suppose it is to be expected. Personally, I bought it because I love all the main actors, and they do not disappoint. Michael Fassbender was suitably chilling as the Nazi psychopath, and if you've seen Inglourious Basterds you'll recognise him (possibly typecast as his father is German and German is his second language) - the only drawback in his performance was that it was hampered by the dubious prosthetic face he sports later in the film which I felt was not strictly necessary. Dominic Purcell and Henry Cavill are unlikely brothers, but it somehow just works - they are both genuine in their roles, although Cavill seems incongruously glamorous in the setting (the curse of being a male model, no doubt). As a viewer I was rooting for them non-stop. The action is fast paced and easy to follow, all the pieces fit and the ending was a magnificent cliff hanger. What more could you ask for?

As has been mentioned, the who's who can be a bit confusing, more so for me because I watched half one night then finished the next morning. However, the premise is a lesser seen and more creative one than there usually is in recent times. Having some basis in fact leaves it on a stronger foundation than if it was just some contrived samey BS that we are all so used to now. If you're in it for the gore, it's definitely good for that. Bit of intrigue? That too! The horrors of the Nazi regime, oh yes! If you're purely in it to ogle Michael Fassbender, because apparently that's a thing now, it's not gonna happen. Oh, and if you're one of those who hates things happening to the dog in the movie and is going to have a tantrum about it on Reddit, just turn around and walk away. Anyone who's still here, take a punt, you might be pleasantly surprised. I was... ish. 4 for effort, 3 for outcome.

Unbelievably cheesy but worth the watch

I was very impressed with the seller. Item arrived very fast, in good condition and the film, which isn't widely known, is great!

Even with the exemplary acting skills of Fassbender, this is one peculiar movie. Some gaping plot holes let the whole thing down. I honestly think there was a much better movie in here somewhere. Not terrible. But nowhere near as good as it had potential to be.

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I bought this film as the actors and director are reasonable but when I watched it I found it totally ridiculous.There is no character development and halting dialogue, which is very unconvincing and some of it is downright stupid. The begging is to drawn out compared with when they get to the farm and everything goes to hell(including continuity apparently as the day, very suddenly, becomes night). The only redeeming thing about this film is the lighting of the first scene in the barn.This film isn't even scary to make up for everything else.This script really shouldn't have been picked up for any reason... again I say terrible film.

Very pleased with the product. I really enjoy this film. Great bluray to have in the collection.

Una película muy entretenida.... Me encanta

Fiktion aber eine gute Perfektion. Dieser Film spielt wie immer in den USA aber der Darsteller Dominic Purcell ist super dort. Zeigt er eine gute schauspielerische Leistung gibt das super wieder. Es gibt um das Nazi Okkulte Leben der Zeit damals katapultiert in die Neuzeit. Super.

Très contente que ce film soit enfin accessible en France. Fan d'Henry Cavill, j'étais impatiente de le découvrir. Bon film gore. Dès le début, l'ambiance est donnée. J'avoue que j'ai, à plusieurs reprises, eu l'estomac près de la gorge. Monstre hideux parmis les plus hideux des monstres. Evan ( Henry Cavill ) vit dans la culpabilité depuis que son frère Victor a disparu mystérieusement après son retour de la guerre d'Irak. Culpabilité sans cesse rappelée par son père qui vénère ce fils héro de l'armée américaine. Une nuit, alors qu'Evan fait un cauchemard, revivant la scène où impuissant, son frère disparaît, il est réveillé par Victor, méconnaissable, qui lui demande de le suivre pour se venger de ses ravisseurs. Victor mène son frère vers une ferme isolée où la terreur règne depuis de nombreuses années.

Super Film