Release Date: September 7 - 2025
(Kan-Kan Cinema & Bar,
USA)
Written
by: Patricia Blanchfield, Connor Noble
Directed by: Connor Noble
Starring:
Elizabeth Deckard, Mikael Drobny, Patricia Blanchfield
Distributed
by: Falling Star Cinemas
Indie cinema has a way of sneaking up on you and Blood Moon
does just that. From the first moments,
you’re thrown into a gothic-fantasy vibe, a monster called Ontomus,
a sacred knife and whispers of a cursed bloodline. Already the
echoes of vampire lore ring true, reminiscent of shows like Kindred:
The Embraced, but with a distinctly indie spin.
The opening concert is a delicious mix of Queen of the
Damned-style vampiric theatrics and Green Room’s
claustrophobic intensity. Alex the goth lead singer commands the stage, his music a hybrid of Trent
Reznor angst and Marilyn Manson’s dark energy. The camera work,
audio and low-budget have
a deliberately 90s style,
giving the movie a nostalgic texture that is bit chaotic at times but perfect for
the tone.
Dillon she is sharp, sarcastic and unmistakably the most grounded
character as she navigates the night’s wild events. Her interactions with a demanding ex, chaotic friends and mysterious figures feel lived-in
and messy. A
testament to the indie aesthetic. Humor is subtle, offbeat and
often arises from tonal collisions, sad music under a ridiculous
outburst, chaotic editing that becomes part of the experience and
performances that vary from natural to awkward, adding to the film’s
charm.
The movie shows vampire hierarchy, rituals and hidden clans that´s letting viewers sink into the atmosphere rather than chasing every
detail, that gives Blood Moon its unique flavor, part Kindred,
part Buffy and
all indie rebellion.
The music, setting and style feel like a lost 90s/2000s
gem, emo pop, skate-punk vibes and dark eyeliner make it all feel
nostalgically raw. Dillon’s sharp wit and occasional defiance cut
through the chaos, keeping the film grounded, while Alex’s brooding
presence maintains the gothic allure.
Blood Moon is messy, playful and hypnotically dark. Its
imperfections, shaky audio, uneven performances and
a bit of jumpy
editing, it all
become part of its charm, giving it a heartbeat no studio film
could replicate.
6/10
Offbeat humor, teenage
rebellion and vampire intrigue, collide to deliver a film that’s as
unpredictable as it is stylish.
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Article written by: Sonny Mikszath
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