Review of Blood Simple (1985) by Cameroun C — 24 Sep 2011

The Coens' directorial debut thriller "Blood Simple" is genuinely bewildering, darkly funny and palpitating. They are absolutely genius.

This review of Blood Simple (1985) was written by Cameroun C on 24 Sep 2011.

Blood Simple has generally received very positive reviews.

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