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Book of Blood

  • 20092009
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  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Book of Blood (2009)
A paranormal expert discovers a house that is at the intersection of so-called "highways" transporting souls in the afterlife.
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A paranormal expert discovers a house that is at the intersection of so-called "highways" transporting souls in the afterlife.A paranormal expert discovers a house that is at the intersection of so-called "highways" transporting souls in the afterlife.A paranormal expert discovers a house that is at the intersection of so-called "highways" transporting souls in the afterlife.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
7.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
15,501
3,253
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    • Director
      • John Harrison
    • Writers
      • John Harrison(screenplay)
      • Darin Silverman(screenplay)
      • Clive Barker(short stories "The Book of Blood" and "On Jerusalem Street")
    • Stars
      • Jonas Armstrong
      • Sophie Ward
      • Clive Russell
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John Harrison
    • Writers
      • John Harrison(screenplay)
      • Darin Silverman(screenplay)
      • Clive Barker(short stories "The Book of Blood" and "On Jerusalem Street")
    • Stars
      • Jonas Armstrong
      • Sophie Ward
      • Clive Russell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 53User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews

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    Sophie Ward in Book of Blood (2009)
    Jonas Armstrong in Book of Blood (2009)
    Sophie Ward and Jonas Armstrong in Book of Blood (2009)
    Jonas Armstrong in Book of Blood (2009)
    Sophie Ward in Book of Blood (2009)
    Jonas Armstrong in Book of Blood (2009)
    Jonas Armstrong in Book of Blood (2009)
    Sophie Ward in Book of Blood (2009)
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    Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong
    • Simon McNeal
    Sophie Ward
    Sophie Ward
    • Mary Florescu
    Clive Russell
    Clive Russell
    • Wyburd
    Paul Blair
    • Reg Fuller
    Romana Abercromby
    • Janie
    Simon Bamford
    Simon Bamford
    • Derek
    Doug Bradley
    Doug Bradley
    • Tollington
    Gowan Calder
    • Janie's Mother
    Graham Colquhoun
    • Simon's Father
    Marcus Macleod
    Marcus Macleod
    • Janie's Father
    James McAnerney
    • Dr. Nigel Blake
    Joy McBrinn
    Joy McBrinn
    • Waitress
    Charlie McFadden
    • Joanne
    Jack North
    • Simon (age 11)
    Andrew Scott-Ramsay
    • Male Student
    Siobhan Reilly
    Siobhan Reilly
    • Cashier
    Jill Riddiford
    • Woman
    Isla Stewart
    • Simon's Mother
    • Director
      • John Harrison
    • Writers
      • John Harrison(screenplay)
      • Darin Silverman(screenplay)
      • Clive Barker(short stories "The Book of Blood" and "On Jerusalem Street")
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jonas Armstrong had to have his entire body waxed and cast so the makeup and prop department could craft his character's skin to fit and match his torso perfectly.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Wyburd: Where are you headed, friend?

      Simon McNeal: Away.

      Wyburd: Away?

      Simon McNeal: As far away as I can go.

      Wyburd: [leaning close] I think I can help with that.

    • Connections
      Featured in Clive Barker's Book of Blood: Behind the Scenes (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Unchain My Heart
      Written by Bobby Sharp (uncredited) and Teddy Powell (uncredited)

      Performed by Natasha Miller

    User reviews53

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Mess, with some good attempts.
    Saw this movie on 7th of march at the fantasy film fest nights in Hamburg. What a mess of a film. Unbelievable Characters with unbelievable actions without any point. Dramatic situations change into scenes like this: "OK, something supernatural just happened here what i was working and waiting for all my life, which i have never expected to happen, and which scared the hell out of me, but hey, although its dangerous and i am wounded - ah, lets just have sex..." ??? The plot jumps from one "topic" to another and everything is getting so confused that you just don't get the goal of this movie. Was it about ghosts, childhood trauma, erotic fantasies or about voyeurs? All these Topics put together in one movie make all the good, dramatic aspects look just laughable. The climax was simply ridiculous too, so to sum it all up - it was a mess of a movie with some good attempts, shocking effects and some nice visuals, but complete absence of credibility. Not worth watching it.
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    • vikmo
    • Mar 9, 2009

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 8, 2009 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Clive Barker's Book of Blood
    • Filming locations
      • Black Island Studios, Alliance Road, Acton, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Matador Pictures
      • Midnight Picture Show
      • Plum Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $567,723
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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