
Flesh + Blood
Betrayed by power. Corrupted by love. Bound by honor.
Directed by Paul Verhoeven
Produced by Impala, Riverside Pictures
A brutal medieval revenge tale that intertwines violence, betrayal, and forbidden desire amid plague and warfare, exploring the corruption of honor through power and passion.
A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble Lord who cheated them by kidnapping his son's fiancée. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate.
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Is Flesh + Blood violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Flesh + Blood sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does Flesh + Blood end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Flesh + Blood easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Flesh + Blood scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Flesh + Blood
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Flesh + Blood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Flesh + Blood, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Flesh + Blood, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Flesh + Blood, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































