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5/10Goofy prosthetics and campy acting drape moodily over a solid story to produce something odd but watchable. Like a lost X-Files episode with a hot sex scene.
Reviewed on June 18, 2020
Bleeders(1997)
It's in the blood
4.5(73)1h 29m1997-07-31
HorrorMystery
Bleeders Synopsis
A man with an unknown disease travels to an island with his girlfriend where his relatives once lived, hoping to find a cure to his illness. Although his relatives were all thought to be dead, he finds them living underground.
Bleeders (1997) is a horror and mystery film directed by Peter Svatek, released on July 31, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Roy Dupuis, Kristin Lehman, Rutger Hauer and Leni Parker. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Svatek
- Writers:
- Charles Adair, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett
- Producers:
- Julie Allan, Pieter Kroonenburg
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Gravelle
- Composer:
- Alan Reeves
- Production:
- Kingsborough Greenlight Pictures, Fries/Schultz Film Group
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Bleeders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roy Dupuis
as John Strauss
Kristin Lehman
as Kathleen Strauss
Rutger Hauer
as Dr. Marlowe
Leni Parker
as Baby Laura
John Dunn-Hill
as Hank Gordon
- Joanna Noyes
Joanna Noyes
as Byrde Gordon
Janine Theriault
as Alice Gordon
Pascal Gruselle
as Vermeer
Jackie Burroughs
as Lexie
Felicia Shulman
as Yolanda
- Michelle Brunet
Michelle Brunet
as Ramona
- John Harold Cail
John Harold Cail
as Ferryman
Key crew
Directed by Peter Svatek, written by Charles Adair, Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, produced by Julie Allan and Pieter Kroonenburg.
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Bleeders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 73 ratings.
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Bleeders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bleeders online?
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Bleeders (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bleeders?
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The main cast of Bleeders (1997) includes Roy Dupuis, Kristin Lehman, Rutger Hauer, Leni Parker and John Dunn-Hill. The film was directed by Peter Svatek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bleeders released?
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Bleeders was released on July 31, 1997 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Bleeders worth watching?
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Bleeders (1997) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.