The actors would usually scream their lines instead of being natural. The two bullies in the classroom were extra loud for the scene and the fake laughing was super annoying. The father had only one expression, smiling - no matter the situation. I gave it a 2 instead of a 1 because the musical soundtrack was it's only good feature.
23 Reviews
Utter dreck
barcode7212 July 2022
Nostalgic and sorta campy...
my_belle-0017413 July 2022
Just not in a very well-done way. I get the whole 80's vibe, it's just too slow and boring. The family drama and dynamics was fine and not badly done. I liked the little short stories the kids told. The reason this failed is really because of the chosen boogeyman. The Bloody Man wasn't scary, he was an annoying protagonist at best. Like the silly chucky doll, only without any backstory, motives, funny moments, or interesting lines. Just a bald guy bleeding from his head at random times, that was menacing-ish.
Not great but some fun qualities
FilmsCanChangeTheWorld14 July 2022
This is a very strange mix of part 80s nostalgia, part singular slow burn narrative, part anthology stories scattered throughout, part horror, part campy. I was so confused, lol, but it wasn't all together unredeemable. The editing was pretty bad though which the film suffered for - too many weird silent gaps in between beats which slowed down the pacing to a distracting level. It was a lot of fun to see Lisa Wilcox and Tuesday Knight both from 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 4' work together again in the same film. The script may have benefited from having 40 minutes taken out of it. Regardless of the criticisms there was something fun and enjoyably stupid about this film.
terrible
kierana-3027412 July 2022
Pretty awful
matthewmillerwriter15 July 2022
Terrible writing. It moves too slowly, nothing happens, and it keeps doing random flashbacks to these dumb stories. The acting is really bad. The only good actor is the little girl. I hope she can purse a successful acting career. The "villain" looks ridiculous with no FX. Minimal gore, minimal scares. Just really boring.
Bloody AWFUL
donniehagy-2757415 July 2022
I'm so excited; I now have a NEW entry in my "worst ever" movies list! "The Bloody Man" has to be one of the WORST pieces of junk you'll ever see. It is mind-numbingly boring and it lasts well over TWO HOURS!!
Don't be fooled by promotion photos displaying this horrifying image because you'll never see this image in this movie. The acting is so horribly, the dialogue so stilted, the script (if you can call it that) is all over the place, and it looks like they cast a 14 year old to play the part of a child in kindergarten!
This is one of very few movies that I would give ZERO stars if that were an option. Stay far, far away from this old mess.
Don't be fooled by promotion photos displaying this horrifying image because you'll never see this image in this movie. The acting is so horribly, the dialogue so stilted, the script (if you can call it that) is all over the place, and it looks like they cast a 14 year old to play the part of a child in kindergarten!
This is one of very few movies that I would give ZERO stars if that were an option. Stay far, far away from this old mess.
Rough but palatable
justinamans4 November 2022
This definitely wasn't my favorite movie. I can find redeeming qualities in most films so I'll start there. First, the score is decent! Could have been a little more ... effective, but was fun where it counted. The acting is baffling. It's almost like no one was there to direct them, which for young actors is (in my opinion) not their fault. It's like a photographer snapping a portrait while someone is looking down. It's not the subjects fault the picture turns out bad. There's moments of intensity that don't deserve intensity, and the dad never stops smiling, and is insincere at best. I've been going through a lot of indie horror movies on tubi, and while I can guarantee I've seen worse movies, this was a difficult watch. Could have been a lot shorter and probably been more effective. The backstory on the main villain was kind of too involved to be scary.
Not really a horror movie...
paul_haakonsen17 July 2022
I stumbled upon the 2020 movie "The Bloody Man" here in 2022 by sheer random luck. And seeing it being a horror movie that I hadn't already seen, of course I had to sit down and watch it. And I have to say that the movie's cover/poster was definitely also something that caught my attention.
Well, if I had known that "The Bloody Man" was more of a family horror movie, and not an outright horror movie, then perhaps I wouldn't have been thus thrilled to get to watch it. This movie is not a scary movie, not even by a long shot. This is a type of 'horror' movie that even children can sit down and watch with the rest of the family.
The storyline in "The Bloody Man" was pretty straight forward, so writers Daniel Benedict and Casi Clark didn't exactly bring anything new or revolutionary to the table. In fact, they didn't really bring much of anything to the table. Sure, the movie can be watched, but this movie is generic and predictable. And the narrative was somewhat slow and uneventful actually.
The movie would have been a more enjoyable experience if they had actually found a wholesome cast that were able to put on believable and convincing performances. Now, I am not saying that all members of the cast were putting on wooden, rigid performances, but a great deal were doing exactly that. And those wooden performances were overshadowing the other performances, dragging them down with them. A shame really.
"The Bloody Man" was a swing and a miss in terms of entertaining me. Had I perhaps known it to be a family horror movie, then I could have sat down with that particular mindset, and done so together with my family as well. So no, "The Bloody Man" didn't provide me with much of any entertainment.
My rating of "The Bloody Man" lands on a three out of ten stars.
Well, if I had known that "The Bloody Man" was more of a family horror movie, and not an outright horror movie, then perhaps I wouldn't have been thus thrilled to get to watch it. This movie is not a scary movie, not even by a long shot. This is a type of 'horror' movie that even children can sit down and watch with the rest of the family.
The storyline in "The Bloody Man" was pretty straight forward, so writers Daniel Benedict and Casi Clark didn't exactly bring anything new or revolutionary to the table. In fact, they didn't really bring much of anything to the table. Sure, the movie can be watched, but this movie is generic and predictable. And the narrative was somewhat slow and uneventful actually.
The movie would have been a more enjoyable experience if they had actually found a wholesome cast that were able to put on believable and convincing performances. Now, I am not saying that all members of the cast were putting on wooden, rigid performances, but a great deal were doing exactly that. And those wooden performances were overshadowing the other performances, dragging them down with them. A shame really.
"The Bloody Man" was a swing and a miss in terms of entertaining me. Had I perhaps known it to be a family horror movie, then I could have sat down with that particular mindset, and done so together with my family as well. So no, "The Bloody Man" didn't provide me with much of any entertainment.
My rating of "The Bloody Man" lands on a three out of ten stars.
A decent effort
BandSAboutMovies15 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Directed by Daniel Benedict (Bunni), who co-wrote the script with Casi Clark (they also worked on a short called Fall of Grayskull), The Bloody Man is an attempt to bring back the warm and gushy feelings of 80s horror. It stars Tuesday Knight (Kristen Parker in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master) and Lisa Wilcox (Alice Johnson in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master and A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child) to help you make that connection.
After the death of his mother, Sam (David Daniel) is having issues with his family, his friends, the bullies at his school, and most of all, the horrific Bloody Man, the comic book character that sustains him through bullying. In fact, his mother (Wilcox) gave him a Bloody Man action figure the very day she died in a car accident.
He also has to deal with Kim (Knight), his new stepmother, who he believes is slowly becoming possessed by his comic book antihero, an event that brings together his fractured family.
Between lengthy comic book animatics and plotting that keeps reminding us that Sam is being bullied at home and in school more than several times, the film drags at times. The closing - where the Bloody Man begins to imitate others - has some good tension, but it takes around two hours (!) to get there. That said, it's fun seeing all the 80s toys and AEW/ROH wrestler Brian Cage as a copyright skirting He-Man character in a brief cameo (probably pulled from the aforementioned Fall of Grayskull short).
The Hold Steady may have sung, "I've survived the 80's one time already and I don't recall it all that fondly," but it seems that so many films want to live in the past - trust me, I get it, slashers after 1983 are really hard for me to hold in any regard - versus moving toward the future. And the more you make a teen horror film with synth and blue/red gel lighting - well, at least on the poster - the more you're going to get compared to Stranger Things than The Monster Squad.
That said - I did like The Lost Boys reference by calling the brothers Sam and Michael. With some pruning toward how much is in here, this would be a fine feature. As it is now, it's not bad, but it does drag a bit before redeeming itself with a fun conclusion.
After the death of his mother, Sam (David Daniel) is having issues with his family, his friends, the bullies at his school, and most of all, the horrific Bloody Man, the comic book character that sustains him through bullying. In fact, his mother (Wilcox) gave him a Bloody Man action figure the very day she died in a car accident.
He also has to deal with Kim (Knight), his new stepmother, who he believes is slowly becoming possessed by his comic book antihero, an event that brings together his fractured family.
Between lengthy comic book animatics and plotting that keeps reminding us that Sam is being bullied at home and in school more than several times, the film drags at times. The closing - where the Bloody Man begins to imitate others - has some good tension, but it takes around two hours (!) to get there. That said, it's fun seeing all the 80s toys and AEW/ROH wrestler Brian Cage as a copyright skirting He-Man character in a brief cameo (probably pulled from the aforementioned Fall of Grayskull short).
The Hold Steady may have sung, "I've survived the 80's one time already and I don't recall it all that fondly," but it seems that so many films want to live in the past - trust me, I get it, slashers after 1983 are really hard for me to hold in any regard - versus moving toward the future. And the more you make a teen horror film with synth and blue/red gel lighting - well, at least on the poster - the more you're going to get compared to Stranger Things than The Monster Squad.
That said - I did like The Lost Boys reference by calling the brothers Sam and Michael. With some pruning toward how much is in here, this would be a fine feature. As it is now, it's not bad, but it does drag a bit before redeeming itself with a fun conclusion.
Very nostalgic.
lisaduvall-555586 September 2020
My senses were defntly triggered watching this film. Everything about "The Bloody Man" reminded me of late night (supposed to be in bed asleep, but you sneak into the living room anyway to watch tv) horror films as a kid. I watched this film with my 8y/o son and his reactions throughout the film during scary scenes... you know...the notorious covering of the face and slowly uncovering one eye to see if it's over yet reactions??? This is a must see guys!!!! Everything about this film screamed 80's to me. From the sound and lighting, abrupt transitions all the way to set decor, costuming and all those amazing toys we loved as kids! They covered it all and you will not be disappointed!!! Loved it!!
Fun movie
redwolf28386-893-9026228 April 2023
I started watching this with low expectations but was pleasantly impressed. The acting while not being great, wasn't that bad-better in fact than some (J. Leto). It did have the 1980's feel they were going for and I believe this would have definitely filled the theaters in the 1980's. While it didn't have the polish and shine some films have it didn't take away from the story. It was raining and blustery outside on the night we watched this and we forgot about the weather and had fun watching with homemade popcorn, lots of soft drinks from the fridge and no lines at the bathroom. Give this movie a chance, it's better than you think!
Terrible acting and stupid plot
edlc197013 July 2022
This i one of the most boring horror movies i have ever seen. The acting is the worst. A kindergarten class could do much better. It has nothing 80s over it. And it has nothing horror over it. Only at the end, the bloody man shows up, and he is is a very underwhelming monster. He doesn't even look scary, he's just a bald guy, with visible theater blood on his head. The plot is crap and doesnt make any sense. If you watch this crap, you are sure to waste time you will never get back.
Purposely Camp but just BAD
krmccreesh29 January 2024
The trailer caught my eye scrolling through Prime and I decided to stay spoiler free and gave this a shot last night.
Not good.
I'm a fan of all genres. I loved This is Spinal Tap, John Waters films, Rocky Horror, Wet Hot American Summer, etc. I get camp and understand it's young in cheek and all but holy crap this was unwatchable, even when they were (maybe trying to make it camp.
Horrible acting. Not on purpose, just all around misplaced spots and the pacing is awful.
If you want to see how bad give it a shot. But I had to constantly forward throughout the entire movie.
So, you've been prepped. I have no idea how this film got made.
Not good.
I'm a fan of all genres. I loved This is Spinal Tap, John Waters films, Rocky Horror, Wet Hot American Summer, etc. I get camp and understand it's young in cheek and all but holy crap this was unwatchable, even when they were (maybe trying to make it camp.
Horrible acting. Not on purpose, just all around misplaced spots and the pacing is awful.
If you want to see how bad give it a shot. But I had to constantly forward throughout the entire movie.
So, you've been prepped. I have no idea how this film got made.
Amateurish non-sense
dreamfactory-534-81430913 July 2022
Another " in the 1980's" post Stranger Things wanna be "movie" that looks more like a student film shot on cheap video with amateur actors and a script so bad no one else than the writer himself would have shot it.
Don't get fooled by the early fake 10/10 reviews, this one is the pit.
Don't get fooled by the early fake 10/10 reviews, this one is the pit.
Davey and Goliath.....
sahlgoode13 July 2022
.... or some such religious cult type message dealt to the audience wrapped in a horror movie, that isn't all that good. Seriously: Davey and Goliath was the first thing I thought of while trying to watch this, only because the actors seemed like they were calymation puppets, but with half the talent.
Mix that in with references to religious comic book characters, and it pretty well sums up who the target audience is for this.
The props/wardrobe department did the best they could, but probably worked with the same budget that hired the actors. There are no fixes for this movie without cremating it, and starting from scratch. If you intend on keeping with the religious message from the first attempt, I'm just not the audience you're looking for.
Mix that in with references to religious comic book characters, and it pretty well sums up who the target audience is for this.
The props/wardrobe department did the best they could, but probably worked with the same budget that hired the actors. There are no fixes for this movie without cremating it, and starting from scratch. If you intend on keeping with the religious message from the first attempt, I'm just not the audience you're looking for.
GREAT trip down 80's lane, with a scary twist!
hereinslc20 September 2020
Fun and nostalgic movie with a scary twist! The Bloody Man is set in the 1980's and does an excellent job in portraying that era! The film is centered around a young teenage boy named Sam, who's family has been struck with tragedy! However there's more than meets the eye, as Sam and his siblings discover a dark secret lurking in the shadows that seeks to tear their family apart!... Overall, a very fun watch filled with quirky and entertaining characters. Another noteworthy mention are a few of the films feature talents Tuesday Knight and Lisa Wilcox from Nightmare on Elm Street parts 4 and 5!.. If I had to rate this film, I'd say it's a PG 13 family worthy feature. Use parental caution for younger kids who may be sensitive to some blood and minor gore.
"The Bloody Man" is a bloody good ode to the 80's.
mattkayser6 September 2020
"The Bloody Man" (Not Rated) from Red Serial Films is a joyously fun film from director Daniel Benedict and writing partner/producer/spouse Casi Benedict, based on a childhood idea of Daniel's, now adapted into a feature-length film. The film's description is as follows: It's the 1980's, and Sam Harris is dealing with the accidental death of his mother (Lisa Wilcox - A Nightmare on Elm Street Parts 4 & 5, Star Trek: The Next Generation). His new stepmom, Kim (Tuesday Knight - A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 4, 2000 Malibu Road) is struggling for Sam's approval. The sinister Bloody Man is unknowingly summoned and will stop at nothing to destroy everything Sam holds dear. It will take everything Sam has in his attempt to conquer the very embodiment of pure evil.
Being a fan of Benedict's, it's been a joy to watch him grow as a writer/director over the years, and "The Bloody Man" is his most impressive work yet, with slick camera movements, a touching story, and a look that cries "I'm an 80's movie" in all of the right ways.
At first resembling something akin to a "John Hughes-esque" film, complete with the requisite school bullies, squabbling siblings, and a family attempting to come out in one piece after a tragedy, it doesn't take long for "The Bloody Man" to develop into what it really is: a grin-inducing throwback and love letter to the 80's with a surprising amount of heart. Along the way, "The Bloody Man" proudly tips its hat to horror franchises like the "Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Evil Dead," and manages to throw in a healthy dose of 80's inspired nostalgia to sweeten the pot.
While the movie admittedly feels like a bit of a slow-burn at first (the film clocks in at 133 minutes, including credits), when it was over, I couldn't think of any scenes that I would have cut. The occasional flashbacks to protagonist Sam Harris's birth mother would, in a Hollywood film, be the first likely victims of such trimming, but they become increasingly important to the plot and understanding of Sam's character as the film goes on. The ability to leave them in is an added bonus of "The Bloody Man" being an independent film, without the "movie-by-committee" feeling that many larger-budget films can have on occasion, which often sacrifice character moments to the editing bay floor for the sake of achieving a speedier runtime.
Likewise, slight detours taken to introduce concepts integral to the understanding of the film's antagonist, told "campfire-story" style by each sibling, are equally indispensable. Each account is entertaining, particularly the one told by Sam's younger sister, Amy. Understanding the villain aside, I also enjoyed them for the simple fact that they reminded me of 80's anthology horror movies in their "not really related to the overall film, yet TOTALLY related to the overall film" style. (I feel I should add that I'm quite fond of "slow burn" horror movies, anyway. Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," for example, would hardly be the classic it is if it had been trimmed to a quick 88 minutes)
Regardless, those early feelings regarding the movie's runtime quickly fade as the story ramps up with the introduction of its villain, the titular "Bloody Man." Seemingly springing from a comic included with Sam's "Barbarian Man" action figure (an obvious, and welcome, "Masters of the Universe" nod), the Bloody Man is an ancient evil force whose purpose is to tear apart loving families. Sam's family, each member still dealing with loss in their own way, would appear ripe for the picking and/or slaughtering, but looks can be deceiving. Can Sam and his family overcome the Bloody Man's threat? You'll have to watch the movie to find out.
While "The Bloody Man" will hit the most home runs with adults who grew up in the 80's and remain nostalgic for that particular decade and the entertainment that helped shape it, the film's themes of family and unity are universal and have the potential to resonate with anyone. In the end, that's what the film is really about. The 80's trappings and references are just icing on the cake. Rating: Highly Recommended
Being a fan of Benedict's, it's been a joy to watch him grow as a writer/director over the years, and "The Bloody Man" is his most impressive work yet, with slick camera movements, a touching story, and a look that cries "I'm an 80's movie" in all of the right ways.
At first resembling something akin to a "John Hughes-esque" film, complete with the requisite school bullies, squabbling siblings, and a family attempting to come out in one piece after a tragedy, it doesn't take long for "The Bloody Man" to develop into what it really is: a grin-inducing throwback and love letter to the 80's with a surprising amount of heart. Along the way, "The Bloody Man" proudly tips its hat to horror franchises like the "Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Evil Dead," and manages to throw in a healthy dose of 80's inspired nostalgia to sweeten the pot.
While the movie admittedly feels like a bit of a slow-burn at first (the film clocks in at 133 minutes, including credits), when it was over, I couldn't think of any scenes that I would have cut. The occasional flashbacks to protagonist Sam Harris's birth mother would, in a Hollywood film, be the first likely victims of such trimming, but they become increasingly important to the plot and understanding of Sam's character as the film goes on. The ability to leave them in is an added bonus of "The Bloody Man" being an independent film, without the "movie-by-committee" feeling that many larger-budget films can have on occasion, which often sacrifice character moments to the editing bay floor for the sake of achieving a speedier runtime.
Likewise, slight detours taken to introduce concepts integral to the understanding of the film's antagonist, told "campfire-story" style by each sibling, are equally indispensable. Each account is entertaining, particularly the one told by Sam's younger sister, Amy. Understanding the villain aside, I also enjoyed them for the simple fact that they reminded me of 80's anthology horror movies in their "not really related to the overall film, yet TOTALLY related to the overall film" style. (I feel I should add that I'm quite fond of "slow burn" horror movies, anyway. Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," for example, would hardly be the classic it is if it had been trimmed to a quick 88 minutes)
Regardless, those early feelings regarding the movie's runtime quickly fade as the story ramps up with the introduction of its villain, the titular "Bloody Man." Seemingly springing from a comic included with Sam's "Barbarian Man" action figure (an obvious, and welcome, "Masters of the Universe" nod), the Bloody Man is an ancient evil force whose purpose is to tear apart loving families. Sam's family, each member still dealing with loss in their own way, would appear ripe for the picking and/or slaughtering, but looks can be deceiving. Can Sam and his family overcome the Bloody Man's threat? You'll have to watch the movie to find out.
While "The Bloody Man" will hit the most home runs with adults who grew up in the 80's and remain nostalgic for that particular decade and the entertainment that helped shape it, the film's themes of family and unity are universal and have the potential to resonate with anyone. In the end, that's what the film is really about. The 80's trappings and references are just icing on the cake. Rating: Highly Recommended
An Important movie
erickkaslov-905286 September 2020
The Bloody Man is scary and at the same time heartwarming, so what I'm saying is The Bloody Man feels like an Amblin movie. As a side note as a filmmaker, I find this movie encouraging. When you get the chance to see it see it. And if you have kids who like to be scared show it to them... But maybe cover their eyes at some parts
Amazing
stephanieharlan7913 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I watched this at Horrorhound this weekend. The movie was fantastic. Loved the 80s horror feel that it gave off. The cast did great. Being that im a huge fan of Tuesday Knight and Lisa Wilcox, and anything that they are in. They both played great roles. Tuesday as the stepmom, she did a great job. The bed scene was she was so sweet and caring then turned evil had me loving it then her getting clocked by Barbarian Man then playing good and evil and fighting herself was a great scene. Lisa I wished had more scene time but with the character she portrayed i get it but she always does hands down amazing work in anything that she has played in. I recommend seeing this movie if your into the 80s horror vibe.
2020 meets the 80s, even if people don't get it...
darkincarnate14 October 2022
The whole point of the movie is that it's set in the 80s, I wasn't even born in the 80s but I still like the nostalgic feeling to it, that being said I can see that they were aiming to be in that time period. As for the acting. I think its honestly on point, same with the picture, and the effects. I've watched movies from that actual time period and arguably they're like this movie, so I don't get why people rated it so low? Troll 2 for example had the same acting or bit worse was set, during the ACTUAL time period lol even movies that I loved like Friday the 13th was also the same...8/10 honestly.
Suspend your judgment and enjoy the show!
jeremylogsdon14 May 2023
Lower your expectations on the acting for the dad but stick around for the plot. Excellent 80s atmosphere and the performance of the lead child actors are solid.
I thought for a new feature director it was a sold coming out party. If you don't believe this is a thing go watch some of John Carpenters first works. It takes time to hone on this stage and if you are a fan of horror movies you know the ebbs in quality of acting sometimes endears the good parts to you and overall experience. Need an example, night or the living dead, return of the living dead, evil dead, well I guess any movie with dead in it.
Also, side note sound track is great for original work. So 10 out of 10 for horror movie. If you don't agree that's your right, so go watch Titanic some more. I was about to say Dirty Dancing, but that was actually pretty good. "'Cause I've had the time of my liiiife and I owe it all to you..."
This review is not from a friend or family member, just a new fan!
I thought for a new feature director it was a sold coming out party. If you don't believe this is a thing go watch some of John Carpenters first works. It takes time to hone on this stage and if you are a fan of horror movies you know the ebbs in quality of acting sometimes endears the good parts to you and overall experience. Need an example, night or the living dead, return of the living dead, evil dead, well I guess any movie with dead in it.
Also, side note sound track is great for original work. So 10 out of 10 for horror movie. If you don't agree that's your right, so go watch Titanic some more. I was about to say Dirty Dancing, but that was actually pretty good. "'Cause I've had the time of my liiiife and I owe it all to you..."
This review is not from a friend or family member, just a new fan!
Think about budget, but appreciate the idea
dbwhitley4 May 2024
Attention to detail with Era related items was a 10 on a scale from 1-10. The people that put this together obviously had a dream and a budget. You can see the effort by the unknown actors so don't judge, they aren't Anthony Hopkins'. I enjoyed this for what it was, a 80's nostalgia themed tales from the crypt style story. Most people today can't wait to complain and downplay anything that's not 5 star. That's our society now, but some people can see through the B. S. I enjoyed this film, for what it was. I don't know if this is a first film for the crew that made it happen but I see the beginning of a fun and fruitful future with this idea.
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