Blood Simple (1984)

Directors:

Joel Coen

Writers:

Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Actors:

Barry Sonnenfeld, Holly Hunter, William Preston Robertson, Nancy Finger, Shannon Sedwick, Bob McAdams

Synopsis:

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.
  • Thriller
  • Drama
  • Crime
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  • Average Rating 84
87

Blood Simple (1984)

If there's one word to describe Blood Simple, it's "tight". Not a single frame is wasted in this impressive thriller. Its simple story is told with craft and precision, brings out excellent performances from the cast and delivers some highly memorable scenes. Top notch.
ross
November 29, 2012
80

Blood Simple (1984)

I really like neo-noir and this early Cohen Brothers film has all the elements of great noir but in a more contemporary setting (Contemporary for 1984 anyway). A quiet film with sinister urges lurking around every corner.
wintermayer
February 21, 2012