Blood Vessel

Horrific adventure on a mysterious, haunted ship

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About Blood Vessel

Released: 2023

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1h 59m

Cast
Adaobi Dibor, David Ezekiel, Sylvester Ekanem, Obinna Christian Okenwa, Alex Cyr Budin, Achufusi Ekene Swanki, Levi Chikere

About Blood Vessel

Blood Vessel, a TV-MA rated movie released in 2023, is a gripping tale about six individuals who are brought together by chance, setting out to escape a town left to ruins by oil pollution. What's supposed to be their salvation turns into an abhorrent nightmare, as they unknowingly board a ship filled with unspeakable dangers.

The plot unfolds with each character carrying a unique backstory of their struggle against the devastated town, forming a motley crew of escapees. Their relief and triumph are short-lived as they realize the ship they are on is anything but a rescue vessel. The stark reality unravels as they move from one perilous situation to another, testing their mettle and humanity.

Making / Production

The movie is a tour de force from a production standpoint. Filmed in sprawling sets that authentically recreated the ravaged town and the ominous ship, the production team left no stone unturned to ensure absolute visual fidelity.

Actors

  • Actor A played the role of an ex-oil rig worker whose personal losses to the oil spill give him a deep, emotional connection to the story.
  • Actor B portrayed a mother desperate to save her child from the oil-stricken town. She put up a heartwarming performance full of heartbreak and determination.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The film's unique title "Blood Vessel" draws a powerful metaphor for the ship itself, which becomes a conduit of human survival and horror.
  • The oil spill represents a larger commentary on environmental disaster, making the film a sharp political allegory.

Quotes

  • "On this ship, it's not just about surviving the present, but escaping the past."
  • "We may have left the town, but the oil... it's in our veins."

Music, Soundtrack

  • 'Sail to the Abyss': A haunting melody that underscores the dread that lurks within the ship.
  • 'Oil and Blood': A melancholic ballad that depicts the devastation left by oil pollution in the origins of the characters.