The Bloodhound (Arrow Video) - Blu-ray Forum

James78 · 12-19-2020, 12:01 PM

First-time feature director Patrick Picard brings a fresh take to one of the best-known stories from the master of mystery and the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher, in his new slow-burner horror-thriller The Bloodhound, a hauntingly atmospheric tale described by The Hollywood News as “an impressively stylish and intellectual debut”.

Francis (Liam Aiken, A Series of Unfortunate Events), a dispossessed young man, is summoned to the secluded home of his wealthy childhood friend, JP Luret (Joe Adler, The Maze Runner), who is suffering from a mysterious affliction. Upon his arrival, Francis realizes that JP and his ethereal twin sister Vivian (Annalise Basso, Ouija: Origin of Evil) are the sole surviving members of the privileged Luret family, whose legacy has been one of depression and self-destruction, and the only occupants of their family estate. As the old friends attempt to reconnect, a number of inexplicable incidents begin to occur within the house, and Francis finds himself drawn into a world of malaise and despair, where an act of betrayal might provide his only way out…

From Leal Naim and Thomas R. Burke, producers of The Endless and Synchronic, and featuring some remarkable performances from its trio of lead actors, The Bloodhound leads you on a journey exploring themes that are as relevant to today as ever before, such as the yearning for emotional connection, the perils of social isolation and the fragility of mental health.

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by director Patrick Picard and editor David Scorca
Four experimental short films by director Patrick Picard: bad dream, the muffled hammerfall in action, the mosaic code and wiggleworm
On the Trail of The Bloodhound: Behind the Scenes of a Modern Chiller exclusive 45-minute making-of featurette
FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anton Bitel

McCrutchy · 12-19-2020, 12:33 PM

With that name, I hope the director is a Trekkie.

SleazyForWeasley · 03-08-2021, 12:50 PM

I watched this over the weekend, and I loved it. Completely unnerving and dream-like. At a mere 74 minutes, it is a rare horror film that actually made me want more.

Deja 101 · 03-12-2021, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SleazyForWeasley

I watched this over the weekend, and I loved it. Completely unnerving and dream-like. At a mere 74 minutes, it is a rare horror film that actually made me want more.

what would you compare this film to? May pick up as a blind buy but not 100% sold on it....

SleazyForWeasley · 04-01-2021, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Deja 101

what would you compare this film to? May pick up as a blind buy but not 100% sold on it....

Hmmm... I've seen reviews compare it to the Yorgos Lanthimos, but I wouldn't make that comparison other than maybe the aesthetics, and it's not like YL hasn't been inspired by a dozen other filmmakers... If you enjoy a weird, visually stunning slow-burn I'd say give it a go.

James78 · 04-07-2021, 05:17 PM

bigshot · 04-12-2021, 06:41 AM

I screened this tonight. Excellent first film for this director. He's one to watch. The movie is a modern adaptation of Poe's Fall of the House of Usher, but you'd only know that if you were familiar with the short story. Nothing in the credits mentions it. It doesn't have a fancy plot or twist ending per se, but interesting events happen and the interaction of the main characters is engaging throughout the whole film. Both actors are very good in their parts. Joe Adler is amazingly creepy and calmly terrifying.

Visually this film is gorgeous. Incredible photography, art direction, lighting and color. And the sound design, music and editing are just as brilliant. The atmosphere is palpable. Oppressive and ominous. That said, it really isn't a horror film. The "creature" isn't really a driving force in the film, it's more of a symbol. (I have a theory on what it is, but I won't say.)

If I had to compare it to something, it would be David Lynch's Lost Highway... the same sort of sterile, cold, shadowy mid century modern house and slow build creepiness. I'm very glad I got this one. It was a blind buy. (I guess it is for everyone, because it wasn't released to theaters, right?)

That trailer shows some of the better parts of the film, but without the slow buildup and context, they don't have much impact. The movie is better than that trailer.

Filmmaker · 10-28-2021, 03:11 AM

Streaming free on Amazon Prime currently. Personally, I found it to be a severely undercooked screenplay (to a point of obfuscation where I honestly don’t believe the director truly knew what he was even trying to say), populated by engineered, affected characters who don’t bear a trace of authentic human behavior or dialogue, creaking lethargically about in staid visuals that feel more an aping of Kubrick’s lensing than inspired by it. But now you can decide for yourself for no cost other than slightly more than an hour of your life you’ll never get back. Faint praise but I at least enjoyed it a smidge more than the tragically overhyped CENSOR.

bigshot · 11-01-2021, 09:01 PM

I think you wouldn't like Poe's version either. Usher is about the slow decay of a family. "Creaking lethargically" is directly from Poe. It's all about a mood of impending doom and guilt, not plot. In fact, the ending of Poe's story is considerably less authentic than the one in the movie, even if it is more melodramatic. That is pretty much the only part that deviates a bit from the original story.

The film maker to compare this film to is Lynch, not Kubrick.

Filmmaker · 11-02-2021, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bigshot

The film maker to compare this film to is Lynch, not Kubrick.

From a cinematographic standpoint, I stand by the blatant Kubrick riffing. From a storytelling standpoint, it may have Lynchian wannabe vibes, but they are wan, clumsy and grossly unrefined ones.

bigshot · 11-02-2021, 07:58 PM

It may be that the film requires the viewer to be familiar with Poe's story to be able to discern the clarity of the thread of the action. I often wondered what Life During Wartime would look like to someone who had never seen Happiness. Lynch's Dune is radically different for people who read the book as opposed to those who haven't. Young Frankenstein without having seen Son of Frankenstein is another example. It would be interesting to make a list of films that require knowledge of another version of the same story.

04-07-2021, 05:17 PM	#6
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04-12-2021, 06:41 AM	#7
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	I screened this tonight. Excellent first film for this director. He's one to watch. The movie is a modern adaptation of Poe's Fall of the House of Usher, but you'd only know that if you were familiar with the short story. Nothing in the credits mentions it. It doesn't have a fancy plot or twist ending per se, but interesting events happen and the interaction of the main characters is engaging throughout the whole film. Both actors are very good in their parts. Joe Adler is amazingly creepy and calmly terrifying. Visually this film is gorgeous. Incredible photography, art direction, lighting and color. And the sound design, music and editing are just as brilliant. The atmosphere is palpable. Oppressive and ominous. That said, it really isn't a horror film. The "creature" isn't really a driving force in the film, it's more of a symbol. (I have a theory on what it is, but I won't say.) If I had to compare it to something, it would be David Lynch's Lost Highway... the same sort of sterile, cold, shadowy mid century modern house and slow build creepiness. I'm very glad I got this one. It was a blind buy. (I guess it is for everyone, because it wasn't released to theaters, right?) That trailer shows some of the better parts of the film, but without the slow buildup and context, they don't have much impact. The movie is better than that trailer. Last edited by bigshot; 04-12-2021 at 06:57 AM.

12-19-2020, 12:33 PM	#2
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	With that name, I hope the director is a Trekkie.

03-08-2021, 12:50 PM	#3
SleazyForWeasley Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2011 Location:330-hio 4K collection:237 Blu-ray collection:873 DVD collection:117 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:18 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3	I watched this over the weekend, and I loved it. Completely unnerving and dream-like. At a mere 74 minutes, it is a rare horror film that actually made me want more.

10-28-2021, 03:11 AM	#8
Filmmaker Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tulsa, OK (but don't hold it against me!) Home Theater Gallery:90 4K collection:1162 Blu-ray collection:3145 DVD collection:593 Trading Score:24	Streaming free on Amazon Prime currently. Personally, I found it to be a severely undercooked screenplay (to a point of obfuscation where I honestly don’t believe the director truly knew what he was even trying to say), populated by engineered, affected characters who don’t bear a trace of authentic human behavior or dialogue, creaking lethargically about in staid visuals that feel more an aping of Kubrick’s lensing than inspired by it. But now you can decide for yourself for no cost other than slightly more than an hour of your life you’ll never get back. Faint praise but I at least enjoyed it a smidge more than the tragically overhyped CENSOR.

11-01-2021, 09:01 PM	#9
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	I think you wouldn't like Poe's version either. Usher is about the slow decay of a family. "Creaking lethargically" is directly from Poe. It's all about a mood of impending doom and guilt, not plot. In fact, the ending of Poe's story is considerably less authentic than the one in the movie, even if it is more melodramatic. That is pretty much the only part that deviates a bit from the original story. The film maker to compare this film to is Lynch, not Kubrick.

11-02-2021, 07:58 PM	#11
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	It may be that the film requires the viewer to be familiar with Poe's story to be able to discern the clarity of the thread of the action. I often wondered what Life During Wartime would look like to someone who had never seen Happiness. Lynch's Dune is radically different for people who read the book as opposed to those who haven't. Young Frankenstein without having seen Son of Frankenstein is another example. It would be interesting to make a list of films that require knowledge of another version of the same story.

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