IMDb 7.6 2021 HD

Bloodrise

Bloodrise

2021
Horror
5 min NR SE
7.6 IMDB

Hunters must hunt. Blood begets blood.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Albin Glasell
Starring
Fredrik Engelhag

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense primal grim visceral cyclical fatalistic atmospheric stark unsettling determined potent brooding

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 30, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The stark simplicity of 'Bloodrise,' encapsulated by its 'Hunters must hunt. Blood begets blood' mantra, is both its most intriguing aspect and its ultimate undoing. Fredrik Engelhag’s performance is committed, but the film struggles to imbue its minimalist…

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Arthur Sterling
Mar 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

With a title and tagline that promise visceral thrills, 'Bloodrise' largely delivers on its atmospheric intentions. Fredrik Engelhag carries the weight of the narrative with a stoic intensity, embodying the relentless nature of the hunter. The direction cultivates…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Bloodrise' is a masterclass in atmospheric tension, driven by a singular, compelling performance from Fredrik Engelhag. The director, though uncredited, crafts a world where the primal urge to hunt and the inescapable legacy of violence are palpable. The…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 30, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The promise of 'Bloodrise' lies in its intriguing, albeit minimal, premise: 'Hunters must hunt. Blood begets blood.' Unfortunately, the execution struggles to translate this potent concept into a fully engaging cinematic experience. Fredrik Engelhag’s performance is serviceable, but…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Fredrik Engelhag anchors 'Bloodrise' with a performance that feels both weary and determined. The film's stark premise, 'Hunters must hunt. Blood begets blood,' is delivered with an unflinching, almost fatalistic tone. While the direction remains deliberately opaque, allowing…

FAQs

Viewers who appreciate stark, thematically driven narratives and visceral thrillers are likely to find 'Bloodrise' compelling. Those drawn to stories that explore primal instincts, the inescapable cycles of violence, and the weight of consequence may connect with its direct approach. The film seems aimed at an audience that values mood and thematic depth over elaborate plot mechanics, seeking a more elemental and perhaps unsettling cinematic experience.