Blood Simple

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100
Total warning time: 3m 15s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] A couple is shown in bed together, implied sexual activity.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:20:15 - 00:20:30] A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 (2m 20s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:50:20 - 00:51:10] A character is shot and killed, with blood shown.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 100/100 [01:15:45 - 01:16:30] Graphic depiction of a character being buried alive.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:30:00 - 01:30:45] A violent struggle resulting in a character's death.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (10s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of the word 'fuck'.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:35:20 - 00:35:25] Multiple uses of strong language in a heated argument.
Blood Simple
Year: 1984
Certificate: A
Runtime: 99 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 82
Votes: 87745
Gross: 2,150,000
Director: Joel Coen
Stars: Ethan Coen, John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya
Overview: The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie Blood Simple (1984)?
A: Blood Simple (1984) was directed by Joel Coen, marking his feature film debut, and co-written by Joel and Ethan Coen.
Q: What is the plot of Blood Simple (1984)?
A: Blood Simple (1984) is a neo-noir crime thriller about a Texas bar owner who hires a private investigator to kill his wife and her lover, leading to a series of misunderstandings, betrayals, and violent consequences.
Q: Who are the main actors in Blood Simple (1984)?
A: The main actors in Blood Simple (1984) include John Getz as Ray, Frances McDormand as Abby, Dan Hedaya as Julian Marty, and M. Emmet Walsh as the private investigator Loren Visser.
Q: Is Blood Simple (1984) the first film by the Coen Brothers?
A: Yes, Blood Simple (1984) is the first feature film directed by Joel Coen and co-written by Joel and Ethan Coen, marking the beginning of their influential filmmaking career.
Q: What genre does Blood Simple (1984) belong to?
A: Blood Simple (1984) is a neo-noir crime thriller, characterized by its dark tone, intricate plot, and elements of suspense and violence.