I had the bad idea of reading reviews before watching Blood Red Sky so the surprise wasn't total for me. My wife on the other hand had no clue what the story was about so she got that nice twist in the movie (a little bit like From Dusk Till Dawn). Blood Red Sky is not of the same quality as Quentin Tarantino's movie but it's certainly worth watching. Nice make-up, decent acting, and a good surprising story. I agree that the first half was better than the ending but overal I can't be disappointed by this movie which I enjoyed from beginning till the end and I'm certain a lot of people that like the horror genre will do as well.
665 Reviews
Great 1st hour, then mediocre - still worth a watch
eallyssas23 July 2021
Like many reviews, the first hour was fantastic. Really nice pace of character and story development. The second half got mediocre, but still worth watching to the end. The make-up is truly impressive. Acting is decent to good. You root for certain characters. So yeah, you get invested.
Nothing super spectacular overall (could have been!), but nowhere near as terrible as many other movies in this genre/type of movie. Don't mind the hateful (non-constructive) critics and decide for yourself.
Nothing super spectacular overall (could have been!), but nowhere near as terrible as many other movies in this genre/type of movie. Don't mind the hateful (non-constructive) critics and decide for yourself.
Was not expecting that
dar041712 October 2021
Decent watch (if you don't expect too much from it)
Gorillaboi23 July 2021
I'm sure it's probably borrowed from other movies on a plane (be it snakes, zombies, etc). But with me not remembering much from them, I found this movie somewhat enjoyable and refreshing compared to other vampire or zombie films.
The reviews I've read so far are a little harsh. Because if you judge this movie on its own and not punish it for whatever previous titles have existed, this is a well-made movie.
The plot is fair simple and well structured. The motives of each of the characters are believable. The build-up and structure of the story is good. Acting is reasonable. The editing and way in which its shot is reasonable. Even the make-up of the monsters was pretty good.
One thing I can say for sure, it's better than the other Zombie flick released this year (Army Of The Dead)
The reviews I've read so far are a little harsh. Because if you judge this movie on its own and not punish it for whatever previous titles have existed, this is a well-made movie.
The plot is fair simple and well structured. The motives of each of the characters are believable. The build-up and structure of the story is good. Acting is reasonable. The editing and way in which its shot is reasonable. Even the make-up of the monsters was pretty good.
One thing I can say for sure, it's better than the other Zombie flick released this year (Army Of The Dead)
Surprise
kennie-vinkel23 July 2021
Nice surprise!
MikeWindgren23 July 2021
You are in for a great 2 hour plane journey. When you like horror movies that is.
I thought it started a little slow, but keep watching.
It's a German movie, but the mix between English and German is well done.
Try and see it when you like horror movies, not giving anything away here.
I thought it started a little slow, but keep watching.
It's a German movie, but the mix between English and German is well done.
Try and see it when you like horror movies, not giving anything away here.
Started good but ended like cheap movie
msubhedar23 July 2021
Waste of time
aashiqislam992 August 2021
Translatlantic 473
yusufpiskin23 July 2021
Unexpected, Wonderful
Sammy-Q824 July 2021
lower your expectations
surfisfun7 September 2021
Bloody entertaining
85122210 August 2021
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Blood Red Sky" (2021) was a very bloody movie. Make up effects were superb, as well overall craftsmanship. I liked the story and set up. The only let down of this movie was i think that it was maybe a bit to long. But on the other hand we got a story that was successfully told. I won't go into details and spoilers, but this is a one good movie in its genre. Reminded me of "30 Days of Night" (2007).
Overall, i was really surprised of how well this movie was. I did not knew anything about it, haven't seen trailers nor read synopsis, and i was pleasantly surprised. A good genre movie.
"Blood Red Sky" (2021) was a very bloody movie. Make up effects were superb, as well overall craftsmanship. I liked the story and set up. The only let down of this movie was i think that it was maybe a bit to long. But on the other hand we got a story that was successfully told. I won't go into details and spoilers, but this is a one good movie in its genre. Reminded me of "30 Days of Night" (2007).
Overall, i was really surprised of how well this movie was. I did not knew anything about it, haven't seen trailers nor read synopsis, and i was pleasantly surprised. A good genre movie.
A couple things...
LincolnSixEko25 October 2022
1. I watched the movie with the English dub. Thankfully, a lot of the film is actually in English though which was nice. However, the voice dub for the kid is annoying. His lines are either overly enthusiastic, annoying, or a combination of the two.
2. The movie was paced pretty well, except the final act felt long in the tooth. If they would've cut 10 or 15 minutes it would have been better.
3. The ending was good, although for how long the final act was the ending seemed to get abruptly fast tracked pretty quick to the credits which was a little disappointing.
Overall though it was pretty good and worth a watch. 7/10.
2. The movie was paced pretty well, except the final act felt long in the tooth. If they would've cut 10 or 15 minutes it would have been better.
3. The ending was good, although for how long the final act was the ending seemed to get abruptly fast tracked pretty quick to the credits which was a little disappointing.
Overall though it was pretty good and worth a watch. 7/10.
Kid killed the movie
multitude0829 July 2021
Well deserved. Caught me off guard. The kid wasn't annoying like people say.
tylerbarrientos22 October 2022
Seriously tho, this caught me off guard. Slow at first but it catches up. Builds up the antagonist and protagonists but doesn't give too much away. Chaos ensues but never stops.try not to watch the trailer. Yes it's a vampire and terrorist movie.
It is definitely 30 minutes too long. BUT!!!!!!!! It does not let you down on the gore or the cliché deaths.
It does provide an excellent mother/son aspect that's missed in modern media. People these days would despise a story so deep and dark. Sacrifice. Selfishness. Selflessness. Determination. Self-preservation, insubordination, and Gluten-free.
See what I did here?
It is definitely 30 minutes too long. BUT!!!!!!!! It does not let you down on the gore or the cliché deaths.
It does provide an excellent mother/son aspect that's missed in modern media. People these days would despise a story so deep and dark. Sacrifice. Selfishness. Selflessness. Determination. Self-preservation, insubordination, and Gluten-free.
See what I did here?
interesting mix of genres
josemanuelh23 July 2021
Not a masterpiece, but I've seen worse
fstctuk23 July 2021
"30 days of nights" meets "Snakes on a Plane" and both are killed trying to go somewhere.
ed-503-46518323 July 2021
Honestly, there is nothing to spoil. This movie lets you know how it ends in the opening scene. Which I think was a big mistake. The film was already too predictable without showing the audience how it ends.
Blood Red Sky needed a good film editor. Because it's a horror action movie cutting twenty minutes or so of superfluous scenes might have sped up the ride and made the movie better. I get it the protagonist is a vampire and loves her son. The first act was reasonably good, the second act felt way too long and predictable, and the third act ended with your typical action trope.
It gets four stars because most of the effects were good, the acting was, for the most part, competent, and I watched the whole thing.
Blood Red Sky needed a good film editor. Because it's a horror action movie cutting twenty minutes or so of superfluous scenes might have sped up the ride and made the movie better. I get it the protagonist is a vampire and loves her son. The first act was reasonably good, the second act felt way too long and predictable, and the third act ended with your typical action trope.
It gets four stars because most of the effects were good, the acting was, for the most part, competent, and I watched the whole thing.
Has an identity crisis, but an OK watch
vandeman-scott23 July 2021
As a "frequent reviewer," which probably means I have too many opinions, and seeing that BLOOD RED SKY has no reviews on IMDb, I thought I'd suffer through the awful and be the first to post a warning. How surprised I was to enjoy this movie as much as I did.
Horror movie? Disaster movie? Action flick? Kinda sorta all of the above. And somehow, overall, it still works.
We've had snakes, spiders, zombies, and tons of hijackers on airplanes. Now we have vampires. Why not? Everything here is done competently enough. There aren't too many holes, that is, if you're predisposed to accept vampires to begin with, and the acting is good. Not great, but good.
The filmmakers don't just plop us down in a plane with a bloodsucker and shout action, either. They give us a backstory by way of flashbacks that actually make some sense and not only establish the female lead's character, but also allow us to have sympathy for her in spite of her status as a Nosferatu look alike.
Unfortunately, the filmmakers play on some stereotypes about Muslims and air travel that are overwrought and don't really further the plot. They also take a thoroughly unnecessary swipe at gay men/gay flight attendants that's right on the verge of inappropriate.
Nevertheless, vampire versus highjacker is something you don't see every day, and in spite of its identity crisis, this movie is still a fun watch.
Horror movie? Disaster movie? Action flick? Kinda sorta all of the above. And somehow, overall, it still works.
We've had snakes, spiders, zombies, and tons of hijackers on airplanes. Now we have vampires. Why not? Everything here is done competently enough. There aren't too many holes, that is, if you're predisposed to accept vampires to begin with, and the acting is good. Not great, but good.
The filmmakers don't just plop us down in a plane with a bloodsucker and shout action, either. They give us a backstory by way of flashbacks that actually make some sense and not only establish the female lead's character, but also allow us to have sympathy for her in spite of her status as a Nosferatu look alike.
Unfortunately, the filmmakers play on some stereotypes about Muslims and air travel that are overwrought and don't really further the plot. They also take a thoroughly unnecessary swipe at gay men/gay flight attendants that's right on the verge of inappropriate.
Nevertheless, vampire versus highjacker is something you don't see every day, and in spite of its identity crisis, this movie is still a fun watch.
Decent horror movie
derekpr-69-40321323 July 2021
SO GOOD FOR 1st HOUR!!!
Carriexoc10 November 2021
Almost good.
pook1-123 July 2021
nice surprise, a vampire twist
trashgang20 August 2021
My new way of seeing a flick, going totally blind in it. No trailers, no expectations, only the genre that's what I'm looking for and so this one on Netflix delivered somehow.
It's an original twist on the vampire saga. Don't take it all that serious and you are going to see a rather good movie. It's all there what you want from a vampire flick and somehow it did remind me a lot of the serie The Strain. You know, airplane were things go wrong.
I can't go too deep into the story itself, maybe over 2 hours is a bit too long but I admit, it never bored me.
Nice surprise
Gore 1,5/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 2,5/5 Story 3/5 Comedy 0/5.
It's an original twist on the vampire saga. Don't take it all that serious and you are going to see a rather good movie. It's all there what you want from a vampire flick and somehow it did remind me a lot of the serie The Strain. You know, airplane were things go wrong.
I can't go too deep into the story itself, maybe over 2 hours is a bit too long but I admit, it never bored me.
Nice surprise
Gore 1,5/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 2,5/5 Story 3/5 Comedy 0/5.
Not bad. Intertaining
momurad9023 July 2021
A somber tale
martymoves6 February 2023
Where to begin. This film has a little of everything. Its a tale of love, trust and blood. Lots and lots of blood.
This film covers everything. Backstory, continuity, emotional entanglement and concept/care for the characters. It has some killer make-up and special effects.
Even though the film was (partially) dubbed in English, the voice actors did a good job. The cast themselves were brilliant. There was a bit of everything in this, right up until the melancholic finalè.
It held my attention when most times i find myself glancing at my phone. The dialogue was well chosen although i felt the cursing could have been toned down just a smidge. But hey, plane ride from hell; no way out; you're gonna have lots of cursing.
Overall 7/10 Entertainment Value 8.5/10 - I had no idea what to expect from this film. Had I any expectations, they would have been exceeded and then some. This film quietly delivers on all fronts and a decent job of the editing and casting too. Bravo!
This film covers everything. Backstory, continuity, emotional entanglement and concept/care for the characters. It has some killer make-up and special effects.
Even though the film was (partially) dubbed in English, the voice actors did a good job. The cast themselves were brilliant. There was a bit of everything in this, right up until the melancholic finalè.
It held my attention when most times i find myself glancing at my phone. The dialogue was well chosen although i felt the cursing could have been toned down just a smidge. But hey, plane ride from hell; no way out; you're gonna have lots of cursing.
Overall 7/10 Entertainment Value 8.5/10 - I had no idea what to expect from this film. Had I any expectations, they would have been exceeded and then some. This film quietly delivers on all fronts and a decent job of the editing and casting too. Bravo!
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