Title: Drip of Blood (2025)
Genre: Horror | Mystery | Thriller
Director: Amelia Voss
Starring:
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Jenna Ortega as Eliza Moore
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Joe Keery as Detective Marcus Hale
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Toni Collette as Dr. Evelyn Marrow
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Jacob Elordi as Caleb Marrow
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Stephen Lang as Sheriff Dalton Pike
Plot Summary:
Drip of Blood (2025) is a haunting psychological horror-thriller that plunges into the heart of a small Appalachian town plagued by a string of brutal and inexplicable murders. Each crime scene has one thing in common: a single, continuous drip of blood that defies logic, dripping from nowhere — and never stopping.
Eliza Moore, a young forensic intern, is assigned to assist the local police on what was initially thought to be a standard homicide case. But as the body count rises, Eliza begins to suspect that something far darker — and supernatural — is at work. The deeper she digs, the more she uncovers cryptic symbols, missing children from decades past, and a forgotten psychiatric institute tied to a series of human experiments.
Leading the investigation is Detective Marcus Hale, who is skeptical of Eliza’s growing obsession with the occult clues. But even he cannot explain the blood that never dries, or the eerie voices caught on tape during the autopsies.
The town’s retired doctor, Dr. Evelyn Marrow, holds the key to the mystery — but she’s reluctant to speak, haunted by something she did during her time at the institute. Her son, Caleb, is an outcast with a violent temper and a fascination with blood rituals, making him a prime suspect as tensions explode.
As Eliza races to connect the dots, she discovers that the blood belongs not to the victims… but to someone — or something — buried beneath the town. The final act culminates in a descent into the old, sealed hospital basement, where the truth is far more terrifying than anyone imagined.
Themes:
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The price of hidden sins
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Trauma passed through generations
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Science vs. the supernatural
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The horror of silence and decay
Cinematography and Atmosphere:
Drip of Blood relies heavily on atmosphere: flickering lights, decaying buildings, and a constantly wet sound design that heightens discomfort. The film uses tight, claustrophobic shots to emphasize paranoia, and long takes that draw tension to unbearable lengths.
Reception & Buzz:
Premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Drip of Blood received praise for its gripping story, chilling visuals, and a standout performance from Jenna Ortega, who continues her streak as a modern scream queen. Critics lauded the film’s layered script, blending mystery, horror, and emotional depth, calling it "a new benchmark for psychological horror."
