Stylishly shot, wickedly funny, and packing impactful performances, Shudder Original Blood Relatives delivers an entertaining vampire tale that more than covers the cost of admission.
Despite forming a modestly filmed production in many ways, Blood Relatives' charmingly primitive structure paths the way for a closely knit flesh-feasting affair co-steered by two hilarious roles in Victoria Moroles & Noah Segan.
Rejecting traditional vampire tropes, Blood Relatives instead elects to merge razor-sharp wit with devilish deadpan humor, culminating in a belly-aching but poignant fable exploring the dysfunctional relationship between two familial vampires.
Though out-and-out thrillseekers may feel shortchanged by the end, countless occasions of genuine hilarity more than makeup for any shortage of impactful shocks.
Anchored by two comedically savvy stars and a needle-pointed script, Shudder Original Blood Relatives (2022) provides the perfect popcorn filler for bloodthirsty buffy fans carrying a darkly twisted sense of humor.
Mainly, though, I recommend watching solely for Victoria & Noah's on-screen chemistry alone. The way they organically spark off each other through stilted expressions, goofy awkwardness, and campy one-liners, makes for a mesmeric watch.
All in all, Blood Relatives (2022) issues a refreshingly amusing take on familiar vampire territory.
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