Blood Prism (2017) User Reviews

Ideas > execution

[jellopuke · 4/10 · 25 April 2023]

A possibly autistic woman goes around killing people that she thinks she can liberate from their problems but when she meets a random guy at a coffee shop she decides she's in love with him and doesn't want to kill him. Or does she?

I'm going to give Len Kabasinski a lot of credit for the attempt made here and there were some solid ideas in the mix. The main problem was the execution was all over the map.

Some tips: -DON'T use fade to black for EVERY SCENE -giallo style lighting needs consistency, not to change from shot to shot within scenes depending on who's talking -dubbing dialogue needs to match up with mouth movements AND match the other people talking in shots. If you don't have a consistent background sound everything sounds off -FADE music in and out instead of abruptly changing levels and the record scratch effect should be used SPARINGLY -if an actress is going to do a really put on performance make sure that it's actually something that an audience can stand to hear. Someone talking like a robot with a Minnie Mouse sounding voice and constantly bulging her eyes out while tilting her head is just WAY too much. Yeah I get the idea, but again, execution was not there -fully explore your concept so that there is a clearer idea of what is going on, it took too long to explain the concept here and it's not like the concept is some earth shatteringly great one. Focus and clarity.

What worked: the blood, violence and nudity were all of a good level for this kind of movie!

There was an attempt at saying something which was nice to see, rather than just killing for no reason Again, this isn't a put down, Len Kabasinski deserves everyone's support. He's a great guy doing the work. One day he'll get there!

overacting

[hromadne · 3/10 · 6 June 2018]

I get that this is a low budget movie, but I wish they spent more of it on actors. While some of the cast performances are quite ok, the movie for me got ruined by overacting - all the forced eye-bulging, facial expressions that do not fit scenes and robotic delivering of text by main lead. Probably it was on purpose, but it just did not make much sense.

Oh my word!!!

[Snowraven69 · 1/10 · 27 October 2019]

Awful movie, terrible acting, poor plot and the lead actress is so unconvincing in her role it's laughable....Maybe that's the point? She tries too hard to be a physco but it just doesn't work,the only thing is scary about this whole movies is apparently she is classed as an actress.Whoever scored this higher than a 2 is clearly friends with the film makers and\or cast members.

Mileage may very.

[rayje · 6/10 · 31 January 2023]

I liked this film more than I didn't. I can see why it was classified as comedy (In that dark comedy sort of way). Definitely a mixed bag but over all one i enjoyed and would watch again.

Pros: Story is fun and the lead actress does well enough with the part. It took a me minute to get into her delivery but once I got what she was going for, it worked. Her spear hand voice remind me of something else but can't put my finger on it.

Cons: Some poor audio mixing and shot framing. Soundtrack could have been better.

??: Subtitles showed broken hex color codes for some reason. Maybe it was my tv?

One of those films you'll remember...one way or another.

[iamthehollow · 8/10 · 6 June 2018]

It's an odd film Blood Prism, while most of the acting is of a poor quality I truly believe this is intentional due to the overwhelming positives this film contains in spades in other areas.

The lead actress delivers in my opinion a stunning performance that is so unbalanced yet essentially charming...robotic yet organic, it's truly something to behold, the other actors in the film fail to keep up with her, again maybe by design.

The horror elements are the strongest though and the director has a real ability to stage an atmospheric sequence, with great Argentoesque lighting in some scenes.

It also contains a compelling and atypical soundtrack...with some Lynchian elements...this extends to some of the dialogue to be fair.

I really liked this film although I was unsure if it was going to end well, it did better than most horror films.

A future indie horror cult classic.

Free Buddy

[begob · 7/10 · 15 September 2021]

An artist on a mission assembles materials for her first exhibition, but love intervenes.

Naive film-making that tells an interesting story. Even allowing for the shoe-string budget, it's hard to forgive the poor quality of production in the first half, particularly the editing, sound and picture quality. But I really liked the lead performance, which had a stilted frankness. The actress also relishes cavorting in the nude - a true exhibitionist, which suits the story.

The quality improves as our heroine slashes her way through her victims, who are marked by the apparition of a shadowy figure. The high point is a genuinely good scene involving a door-to-door gospeller, which contains true blasphemy and a blast of black humour.

The theme is purpose in life - or purposefulness - whether in art, in spirit, or in love. You reflect who you are, and hope others see themselves in the reflection. Does it come together in the end? Well, the soundtrack over the final scene is from the Napoleonic wars, so watch and find out.

The music is a real rattle-bag, ranging from Fur Elise to a bit of punk, with a lot of creative commons stuff in the credits. Sounded good to me.

Overall: Plenty of sex and violence, but more a refraction through the blood prism that is life than a horror.

Quality Indie Film

[ryankennan · 10/10 · 20 March 2018]

Lead actress is unique, story catches your attention and keeps it all the way through

I get it

[hlocnw · 6/10 · 1 April 2021]

I will credit this movie with being an interesting composition. If you watch R. O. T. O. R. Or Terror at Tenkiller enough times you see what the filmmakers are aiming at, and the director and lead actress really do have a something that they are going for.

I would be a liar if I said I did not enjoy the scenes that are only appropriate for adults. I'm human, all too human.

On the whole, I found myself walking alongside this story and getting the point.

Great fun Indie Horror Film

[grindolf · 10/10 · 22 June 2018]

Coming to this with the view that it is an independent horror film it does have a few issues, some of the performances are a little flat and occasionally the footage quality drops in a few places. Despite this there is a lot of heart in the film and the lead actress gives everything to her role as a sociopath killer. The cinematography & sound design is great and the murders are well executed and over all a very enjoyable film.

Give it a chance

[voliveri · 6/10 · 11 February 2023]

1-3: Don't waste your time 4-6: Decent.

7-9: Good.

10: Outstanding.

I can't put my finger on it, but for some reason, this gave me Under the Skin or Beyond the Black Rainbow vibes. I think this is because the movie doesn't do much to help you understand the characters; additionally, the slow pacing of the film is similar to that of the other movies I mentioned, above.

I wouldn't call this a horror movie. Fantasy or mystery are better descriptors, I think.

The script was good. When I started watching, I thought that Cecily's dialogue was poorly written. The longer I watched, I realized that this was part of her character. If you find yourself disbelieving the dialogue, ask yourself how it may be hinting at unexplained elements of the characters.

Lead performances were very good. Alicia Seguin's performance is quite brave. Excellent soundtrack. Direction and lighting were also good. Special effects were competent.

Cecily is an interesting character that you want to know more about but, thankfully, the writers know not to give everything away.

I will likely watch this again.

Len's best movie yet.

[alistairc_2000 · 10/10 · 26 July 2018]

Len is such a great film maker. I have been watching his movies for years. I always wonder why he does not get more praise. He is a low budget film maker hence his movies are low budget.

This is one of his bleaker visions as with his co writer he touches on the the human psyche. As with movies of a similar theme such as William Lustig's Maniac or Peter Walker's Schizo it is a brutal look at life. Though we are talking about a psychopath who indulges their urges.

For me what sets apart from his previous work is that the camera is spot on. Beautifully shot when it needs to be. Close ups to show graphic violence.

Also the music is some of the best he has put in a movie. Choosing the soundtrack can make or break a movie.

I really liked this movie but you have to remember this is not a big budget affair so do not expect Glen Close to star as the evil doer.

Y'all may have missed the main takeaways!

[aetherialuna · 7/10 · 22 June 2023]

Ok, it is a low budget flick. Start with the idea that you are watching someone's personal art and not a Hollywood mega-movie. There are lighting and sound flaws, but good camerawork. The acting is great considering the driving point is this lady's intensity and duality, a well played expression with a little exaggeration for effect and humor/shock. The story is weird and fun in a dark humor way, and the stylized slasher scenes have an adult comic book look and feel that I liked. If you're looking for something serious and thrilling, this is not going to be your cup of tea, but if you want a weird and fun psychodrama and don't mind the whole "indie film" vibe, I do suggest giving it a try. 7 out of 10 for originality, strangeness, and creative effort.

An Off-Beat Love Story with a Brilliant Horror/Comedy Setting from LEN KABASINSKI !!!

[timodo · 10/10 · 20 March 2018]

ALICIA SEGUIN is Fabulous as the. Wayward 'Cecily', who is on a Life's Mission & means to Fulfill her Destiny ! She is Wonderful in Expressing Her Feelings while keeping a Somber Persona befitting her Character ! Her Boyfriend, of sorts, is Portrayed by the Talented HUNTER McKendrick, who perfectly fills the role . Incredibly Beautiful & Stacked LISA NEELD is Spectacular as Cecily's Battered Friend 'Nola' , & has a Spectacular Hot-Tub Scene with Ms. Seguin which will have your Blood Boiling, one way or another . BUDDY PACY lends a grat hand as Cecily's Confidant 'Buddy', & TIM O'HEARN has a Chilling Scene with Cecily & Her Accomplice ! Tim Shows his Fighting Skills & Wide Range of Acting, without uttering a Word ! A Fabulous Horror Film, where the Humor is Indeed as Dark as the Plot ! I especially Loved the Dedication at the End of the Film, to TED V. MIKELS ! Excellent Film & Congratulations to the Cast &Crew ! Make Some Time, & Watch this Flik, if You Dare !!!

Out of the box

[leeprince-60269 · 10/10 · 12 January 2019]

Indie B movie like no other. Interesting storyline, plenty of gore and decent acting