Fresh from his success as tea-time totty "Robin Hood" for the BBC, Jonas Armstrong takes on something altogether more sinister here in this low brow adaptation of Clive Barker's "Book of Blood" stories. He is "Simon" who becomes the fascination of writer "Mary" (Sophie Ward) who works with her electronics expert buddy to track down the paranormal. Of course the vast majority of her cases end up fakes, but she senses…
Book of Blood (2009)
The dead will not be silenced.
Based on the wraparound story penned by Clive Barker in the author's "Books of Blood" collection, the story centers on a paranormal expert who, while investigating a gruesome slaying, finds a house that is at the intersection of "highways" transporting souls to the afterlife.
Top Cast
Jonas Armstrong
Simon McNeal
Sophie Ward
Mary Florescu
Clive Russell
Wyburd
Paul Blair
Reg Fuller
Romana Abercromby
Janie
Simon Bamford
Derek
Doug Bradley
Tollington
Gowan Calder
Janie's Mother
Graham Colquhoun
Simon's Father
Marcus Macleod
Janie's Father
James McAnerney
Dr. Nigel Blake
Joy McBrinn
Waitress
Charlie McFadden
Joanne
Sophie Franklin
Child
Reviews
This is nowhere near as good or as though-out as the 2020-version. This narrative-within-a-narrative is not a draw, the story meanders at times and then tries to rush tension. The characters are not really compelling, and thus the tension is missing. The casting is decent and the direction is good, but that's not enough to live up to the later version, which showed how to utilize this potential better.
FAQ about Book of Blood
What is Book of Blood about?
Based on the wraparound story penned by Clive Barker in the author's "Books of Blood" collection, the story centers on a paranormal expert who, while investigating a gruesome slaying, finds a house that is at the intersection of "highways" transporting souls to the afterlife.
When was Book of Blood released?
Book of Blood was released in 2009.
What genres does Book of Blood belong to?
Book of Blood is categorised as Horror, Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
Who stars in Book of Blood?
The cast of Book of Blood includes Jonas Armstrong, Sophie Ward, Clive Russell, Paul Blair, Romana Abercromby.