Blood from Stone

Definitely worth the watch,Compared to what others are making today.

This movie came at the perfect time around Halloween, and kept me entertained and wanting to see what happens next! I never really thought about what a modern-day vampire would be like, but this film does a great job presenting the woes that could come about with love, temptations, etc. The audio was difficult to make out at times, but I thought they did a great job with realistic special effects, the plot was engaging, and the production was high quality. Although I don't watch many indie films and am unable to weigh it against comparable others, I was very impressed to find out that such a small crew worked on this. Tons of kudos to them!

Joe's life is falling apart. He's self-destructive, he's an alcoholic and he just followed his love, Darya, to Las Vegas to try to make things right with her. It's going about as well as you'd expect. She's had enough and calls his big sister Viktoria to come straighten him out. And that's when all hell breaks loose. You see, they're all vampires. This story unfolds at a leisurely pace, except for the murders which happen swiftly and brutally. The acting is excellent throughout and not just for the main characters, Vanja Kapetanovic, Gabriella Toth and the sublime Nika Khitrova - even the victims bring a lot of weight to their roles. This is a spare, character-driven piece, more like Let the Right One In and less like Twilight. Well-written and thoughtful with some terrific performances.

Maybe not as groundbreakingly new vision of vampires as some other reviews may lead you to believe, but still a very thoughtful and well made indie film with solid production value and great performances.

There's not necessarily a lot new here, but the genre tropes aren't the most common and they're used well. If you're a fan of vampires, or just solid character dramas, you'll likely enjoy Blood from Stone!

Blood From Stone isn't like any vampire movie I've ever seen. It has all the best elements of a vampire flick, but is reimagined in a modern way. This movie is thought provoking in so many ways; it thoughtfully shines a light on the human condition. This film is able to carry heavy existential themes with its perfect balance of humor, irony, and action. The acting is heartfelt and genuine, with just the right amount of intensity (which hasn't been achieved in many vampire flicks). Aesthetically, the film is stunning! The cinematography, lighting, and score make it so fun to watch!!!