Dark Blood (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, Dark Blood is a thriller film directed by George Sluizer, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Dark Blood stars Judy Davis as Buffy Fletcher, River Phoenix as Boy, Jonathan Pryce as Harry Fletcher and T. Dan Hopkins as Joe Tapesi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Dark Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Blood tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Blood (2012)?
- In US, Dark Blood is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Blood worth watching?
- Dark Blood holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Blood?
- Dark Blood stars Judy Davis, River Phoenix, Jonathan Pryce, T. Dan Hopkins and Karen Black.
- When was Dark Blood released?
- Dark Blood was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.