Review of Blood Simple (1985) by Jesse L — 12 May 2013

A stark and minimalist crime thriller, with remarkable suspense and believable characters. Twisted, depraved, and brilliant.

This review of Blood Simple (1985) was written by Jesse L on 12 May 2013.

Blood Simple has generally received very positive reviews.

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