Bleed

On Halloween, a family is put to the test when an estranged relative shows up at their doorstep shortly after committing a murder. What follows is a deadly psychological rollercoaster in which dark family secrets slowly come to light. Bleed is a layered psychological thriller with a deeply personal touch. Directors Dawson and Ryder Doupé cast their own parents in the lead roles, while the supporting characters are played by friends from their childhood — and you can feel that personal connection in every scene. The interplay between black-and-white and color footage gives the film a distinctive visual identity. Bleed proves that artistic vision and passion can be enough to deliver a mature debut film, despite budgetary constraints.