The Bloody Man (2020): Cast & Ratings
The Bloody Man is a 2020 horror film directed by Daniel Benedict, starring Lisa Wilcox as Laurie Harris, Tuesday Knight and Mercedez Varble. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes and was made on a reported $30,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 20/100.
- Echo Score
- 20
- budget
- $30K
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Director
- Daniel Benedict
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
-
English
- Budget
- $30K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bloody Man About?
The premise of The Bloody Man without spoilers.
In the 1980s, after the death of his mother, Sam faces challenges with family, friends, and school while confronting an unimaginable evil—The Bloody Man. Unknowingly summoned, this ancient and malevolent being threatens to destroy everything Sam cherishes, plunging him into a terrifying struggle for survival.
The Bloody Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1980s
- missed the school bus
- school bus
- school
- classroom
- evil being
- school principal
- family relationships
- older brother
- brother brother relationship
- loss of mother
- preacher
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- electricity goes off
- peeping tom
- looking through window
- fuse box
- halloween mask
- toy phone
- spin the bottle
- close up of eyes
- close up of lips
- close up of mouth
- nightmare
- skeletor toy
- reference to skeletor
- winchester
- corvette
- cutting through backyards
- backwards
- swimming pool
- station wagon
- father son relationship
- 11 year old
- 11 year old boy
- stepmother stepson relationship
- character says i love you too
- father says i love you son
- bullies
- bully
- bullied boy
- end of the school year
- reference to the boogeyman
- fight
- principal
- school fight
- wrestling event
- game night
- nintendo
- playing a video game
- cut finger
The Bloody Man Cast & Characters
Lisa Wilcox leads the cast as Laurie Harris, with Tuesday Knight as Kim Harris and Mercedez Varble as Bonnie. Directed by Daniel Benedict; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daniel Benedict
- Lisa Wilcox as Laurie Harris
- Tuesday Knight as Kim Harris
- Mercedez Varble as Bonnie
- David Daniel as Sam Harris
Also Starring in The Bloody Man
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The Bloody Man Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 20/100, strongest in sensory experience (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (10).
The Bloody Man Echo Score Breakdown
The film fails across most dimensions, delivering a tedious, poorly executed horror experience. Direction and pacing are uneven, resulting in a drawn-out runtime that drags; acting is universally criticized as wooden and over-the-top, undermining character credibility; narrative offers little originality and the sensory elements, aside from a passable soundtrack, lack the impact expected of the genre. Consequently, the movie offers minimal appeal and limited rewatch potential.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 20
In terms of direction and craftsmanship, the film exhibits numerous shortcomings. Editing is plagued by awkward silent gaps that disrupt narrative flow and exacerbate the sluggish pacing. Production design and cinematography reflect a limited budget, offering little stylistic distinction. These deficiencies collectively diminish the overall artistic impact, justifying a low score.
- Character & Emotion 15
Regarding character work, performances are consistently described as wooden and over‑acted, with limited emotional nuance. Lead actors portray exaggerated expressions, such as a perpetually smiling father, while supporting roles suffer from forced screams and unnatural delivery. The lack of believable chemistry undermines audience investment, resulting in a very low character rating.
- Story & Flow 20
In the realm of story, the plot is regarded as generic and predictable, offering minimal originality. Pacing drags due to extended runtime and frequent flashbacks that add little narrative value. The film’s structure fails to build tension, resulting in a disengaged viewing experience and a correspondingly low story score.
- Sensory Experience 35
The sensory elements receive mixed feedback; the musical score is noted as a comparatively redeeming feature, providing occasional atmospheric uplift. However, sound design is unremarkable, and visual effects—particularly the titular monster—appear cheap and uninspiring. Overall, the limited stylistic flair fails to compensate for the film’s broader deficiencies, yielding a modest sensory rating.
- Rewatch Factor 10
Rewatch potential is minimal, as the film’s prolonged duration and lack of engaging content discourage repeat viewings. The absence of memorable moments, combined with pervasive boredom and unsatisfying scares, offers little incentive for audiences to return. Consequently, the movie scores very low on replay value.
The Bloody Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Bloody Man.
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The Bloody Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of The Bloody Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bloody Man?
The Bloody Man runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was The Bloody Man released?
The Bloody Man was released on July 30, 2020.
Who directed The Bloody Man?
The Bloody Man was directed by Daniel Benedict.
More films by Daniel Benedict Who is in the cast of The Bloody Man?
The Bloody Man stars Lisa Wilcox as Laurie Harris, Tuesday Knight as Kim Harris and Mercedez Varble as Bonnie, among 5 credited actors.
What was the budget of The Bloody Man?
The Bloody Man had a reported budget of $30,000.
Does The Bloody Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bloody Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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