Blood Gnome (Video 2004)

Director:

John Lechago

Writer:

John Lechago

Stars:

Vinnie Bilancio, Melissa Pursley, Ri Walton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vinnie Bilancio	...	Daniel (as Vincent Bilancio)
Melissa Pursley	...	Divinity
Ri Walton	...	Elandra
Julie Strain	...	BDSM Goddess
Scott Evangelista	...	Tedd
Laurie Jameson	...	Laura
Charles Mosby	...	Detective Sterling
Michael Haboush	...	Drug Dealer (as Mike Haboush)
Elizabeth Hayden Smith	...	Marjorie (as Elizabeth Hayden Grace)
Al Burke	...	Cop #1 (as Al 'Mr Outrageous' Burke)
Stephanie Beaton	...	Angry C.S.I. Tech
Jeff Sergent	...	Cop #2
Donna Kimura	...	Coroner
Cynthia Curiel	...	C.S.I Tech #1
David Lipson	...	C.S.I Tech #2 (as David Lipson Rosenhaas)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Taglines:

This is one sexy horrific ride!

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Genres:

Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, violence/gore and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 March 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shot in 12 days.

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Quotes

Detective Sterling: You can't kill me, I'm a cop! What will you do with the body?

User Reviews

What, the title's not enough for you?

I can't imagine why anybody would NOT want to see a film with a name like Blood Gnome. However, be warned: while the title and cover might lead you to expect something along the lines of a cheap Critters/Ghoulies rip-off for the 21st century, it's actually more like a BDSM promotional film that just happens to have knee-high bloodthirsty goblins from another dimension scampering about in the background. I'm serious.

The other thing about Blood Gnome is that, while undeniably entertaining in a no-budget, student film kind of way, it doesn't have an ironic or self-aware bone in its body - as evidenced by the 'Making Of' documentary, which you soon realise is a minor gem in itself as the producer and director pour praise upon their stars' "marvellous performances", the lead actors (who come off like the slower cousins of Louis Theroux and Juliette Lewis) ramble on about sleep deprivation method acting, the 'effects' people show off their atrocious puppets which can't even stand up straight yet the film shows in badly-lit close-up every chance it gets...

See it only if you know what you're getting yourself into, and relish the prospect (i.e. if you firmly believe that Slugs is one of the best comedies of all time). Don't bother if you're looking for a genuine horror flick: the only thing that's remotely scary about Blood Gnome is the idea that it could really be someone's labour of love.

"Let's start a production company. What have you always wanted to make a film about?" "Bondage. Oh, and invisible vampire muppets."