Bloodline

The film kept me wondering what's going to happen in the long run. Seeing everything pan out slowly added to the suspense, I did enjoy the film, but this is a one time watcher.

When I saw the Blumhouse logo I knew it would be worth watching. I wasn't disappointed.

Bloodline contains some scenes which, even as a hardened horror fan, are somewhat shocking. If you've seen Maniac (2012), then be prepared for another mainstream actor to surprise you with his dark choice of movie.

Seann William "Stiffmeister" Scott plays a cold and brooding father whose recently new born baby, and the reptitive sleepless nights, awakens his need to kill. But how long can his nocturnal activities go un-noticed by his family ... ?

The movie has strong performances throughout and a twist or two to spice up a simple plot. An exceedingly dry undercurrent of dark humour complements the violent kill sequences, not entirely unlike TV's Dexter, but never interferes with the edgy mood in this slick, dark gem.

I saw the NC-17 version at FrightFest and have heard that this version is not the one going to be screened in US theatres.

"Bloodline" has a good performance by the underrated Seann William Scott as a guy kind of like Dexter who kills child abusers rather than serial killers. He's a kind of psychopath who has no problem in offing anyone who mistreats children, making him a serial killer you kind of root for.

The movie convinces you it's going to be something different with graphic nudity in the opening scene, which is something that is actually a lot more rare in American movies than the graphic violence this movie also has in spades. It also features a surprisingly gratuitous childbirth scene.

By the end I was a bit let down, though. The movie doesn't really give you anything to think about when it's over, and doesn't do anything very different, though it does have one or two unexpected twists.

If you're a fan of Dexter, then you might just enjoy this film about a counsellor who takes it upon himself to dish out retribution and justice as he sees fit.

It's not a bad watch, it's very graphic and brutal, but despite the shocking scenes it's just a little bit lifeless at times, almost dull, I'd put that down to some of the characters, who at times feel a little flat.

Seann William Scott does a fine job as Evan, he's very strong, if totally dead pan.

I wouldn't want to sit through it again, but it filled a gap, 6/10.