This has been an outstanding year for horror films. From franchise reboots likeScreamand Hulu’sHellraisertolegacy sequels likeHalloween Endstooriginal movies likeSmileandThe Black Phone, horror has been one of the most popular genres for scare-starved audiences.
While Halloween has passed, that hasn’t stopped the genre from thriving. A welcome new addition to the horror/comedy canon,Blood Relatives, is set for release soon, and Digital Trends has all the info on where and when you can watch it and if it’s worth your time to stream it
Where is it streaming?
Writer/director/actor Noah Segan’s twisted tale of a vampire father forced to take care of his recently discovered teenage daughter (who also bears a pair of fangs) is set for release on streaming service for all things horror. That’s right,Blood Relativeswill stream onShudder.
As any horror aficionado can tell you, Shudder is the one-stop shop for slashers, demons, monsters, and anything that induces blood-curdling terror. The streamer has hundreds of titles, including classic horror movies likeThe Hills Have Eyes,Prom Night, andTerror Trainand modern macabre masterpieces likeThe DescentandThe Stepfather. It also has a selection of original features likeResurrection,Speak No Evil, andV/H/S/99as well as documentaries likeIn Search of Darkness II: The Journey Into 1980s Horror Continues.
When is it streaming?
Blood Relativeswill start streamingNovember 22.
How much does it cost?
Shudder hastwo main subscription plans. The first and most popular one is a monthly subscription plan that costs$5.99. There are no ads, and every movie and TV series is available on demand.
If you want to continue the horrorfest all year round, you can opt for the annual subscription plan for only$56.99. You can also “add on” Shudder to a variety of other subscription platforms likePrime VideoandHulufor $5.99.
Can I get it for free?
Is Blood Relatives worth it?
Yes, especially for those looking for laughs instead of hardcore gore.Blood Relativesfavors comedy over horror, supplying plenty of dad jokes to make one chuckle and grimace at the same time. It’s still a horror film though, as evidenced by a multitude of scenes showing the oddball father/daughter duo showcasing their bloodthirsty vampiric natures.
Noah Segan, ofKnives OutandGlass Onionfame, writes, directs, and stars as the lead character Francis, a 115-year-old Jewish vampire. Victoria Moroles stars as Jane, his rebellious teenage daughter. The film currently boasts a 91% critics score onRotten Tomatoesand a 63 critics score on Metacritic.
Blood Relativesis currently playing in select theaters. It will stream on Shudder on November 22.
