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Movie Info

Release Date: January 18, 1985
Runtime: 97 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Drama Crime Thriller
Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $4,229,114
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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94%
Tomatometer
84
84/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
1,598 votes
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7.5/10
IMDb
113,429 votes
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Blood Simple

1985

"Trust is a dangerous game, play at your peril."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Sang fΓ cil? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Sang pour sang? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Blood Simple - Blut fΓΌr Blut? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: Blood Simple: The Thriller? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: SΓ’nge pentru sΓ’nge All international titles (11) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $4,229,114
Profit $2,729,114
ROI +181.9% (2.8x)

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Blood Simple is directed by Joel Coen .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Blood Simple

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  • Blood Simple marked the directorial debut of Joel Coen, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Ethan Coen, showcasing their unique storytelling style that would define their future works.

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  • Frances McDormand's character, Abby, was originally intended to be a more passive role; however, McDormand's audition and interpretation led to a more complex portrayal.

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  • The film was shot on location in Texas, with many scenes filmed in and around Austin, which contributed to the authentic small-town atmosphere depicted in the story.

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  • In one scene, the character Ray is shown wearing a red jacket, which is a visual nod to the themes of passion and danger that permeate the film.

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  • The film's tense atmosphere is heightened by its minimalist soundtrack, which features a sparse score composed by Carter Burwell, emphasizing the film's dark tone.

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  • The film features a notable mistake where the character Loren's hat changes positions between shots during one of the key scenes, illustrating a continuity error.

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  • Blood Simple shares thematic similarities with other neo-noir films, particularly in its exploration of betrayal and moral ambiguity, a hallmark of the Coen brothers' later works.

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