Dark Blood (2012)
Filmed in 1993 but never completed due to River Phoenix's death, Dark Blood tells the story of Boy, a young widower living on a nuclear testing site in the desert. Boy is waiting for the end of the world and carves Katchina dolls that supposedly contain magical powers. Boy's solitude is interrupted when a Hollywood jet-set couple who are travelling across the desert become stranded after their car breaks down. The couple are rescued by Boy, who then holds them prisoner because of his desire for the woman and his ambition to create a better world with her.
Director: George Sluizer
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: September 27, 2012
Cast
- River Phoenix - Boy
- Judy Davis - Buffy Fletcher
- Jonathan Pryce - Harry Fletcher
- Karen Black - Motel Woman
- T. Dan Hopkins - Joe Tapesi
- Lorne Miller - Mechanic / Motel Woman's Son
- Julius Drum - Indian #1
- John Trudell - Indian #2
- Rodney A. Grant - Indian #3
- George Aguilar - Indian #4
Screenplay
Music: Florencia Di Concilio
Cinematography: Edward Lachman
Editing: Michiel Reichwein
Production: Scala Productions, Fine Line Features
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
nuclear radiation, doomed love, native american reservation, tragic romance, nuclear testing
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dark Blood about?
- Filmed in 1993 but never completed due to River Phoenix's death, Dark Blood tells the story of Boy, a young widower living on a nuclear testing site in the desert. Boy is waiting for the end of the world and carves Katchina dolls that supposedly contain magical powers. Boy's solitude is interrupted when a Hollywood jet-set couple who are travelling across the desert become stranded after their car breaks down. The couple are rescued by Boy, who then holds them prisoner because of his desire for the woman and his ambition to create a better world with her.
- Who directed Dark Blood?
- Dark Blood was directed by George Sluizer.
- Who stars in Dark Blood?
- Dark Blood stars River Phoenix, Judy Davis, Jonathan Pryce, Karen Black, T. Dan Hopkins, Lorne Miller.
- How long is Dark Blood?
- Dark Blood has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Dark Blood?
- Dark Blood is a Thriller film.
- Where was Dark Blood produced?
- Dark Blood was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.