Overrated

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

I don't usually rate movies but this one is 6 stars in watchability. Excellent and creepy. Lance is worth his weight in Hollywood. And I meant to use that catch word, Watchability. The plot did make me somewhat confuse at first. But the storyline never WAS boring. The tension was taut pulling the viewer in never letting go.You felt caught up in this family drama. Not just a spectator. You cared about the protagonists. You found a clear cut case of evil and good. You finally a story where the father loved his son and his son loved him back. The father was willing to give up all for his son and that is the heart of the story.

Despite some good acting by Lance Henriksen, this movie is hamstrung by a plot that makes no sense at all. It's not even a "makes you think" kind of ambiguity, just a complete failure to understand the rudiments of plot. Utter waste of time, and the positive reviews for this are clearly either the producers or some publicist involved -- no one could claim this movie was anywhere near good. The cinematography is passable, the special effects laughable, the guy playing October is horrific and has the charisma of a piece of toast, the monster is more kitschy than scary, etc. The guy who plays the villain comes off as suitably creepy at least, but that's about the most one can say about this dim-witted exercise in obfuscation.

I've seen "It's in the Blood" three times. Each time I've opted to bring friends to various film festivals, I've discovered that this is a film that is actually worth seeing multiple times. One cannot possibly capture the deep thinkings behind this thriller in one viewing. With each session I discover more disturbing elements about the characters and subplots than before. This is a film that brings all the elements of success together—superb acting (especially by Lance Henriksen and co-star Sean Elliott), an intriguing plot, thrilling special effects and fingernail biting snippets that flash across the screen like a terrible dream that leaves you sitting up and gasping for air in your bed. Elliott, a newcomer, is superb as October, and look for this film to send him skyward. Fans of Henriksen will relish his sometimes gruesome scenes as "classic Lance," the gruff, great icon who has returned to the big screen to the delight of his fans. Rose Sirna, lends a soft side to this disturbing plot, yet manages to evoke intense fear in moviegoers in one standout frightening scene.Henriksen and his supporting cast work magic with Scooter Downey's screenplay. Downey was the editor, writer, director and producer of It's in the Blood. In short, he is a kid who is living his dream. He's created a true horror film that is achieving enough "Best in Show" film festival awards to land it a spot on US screens ... soon, we hope.

This film is a breath of fresh air and among genre films I've seen this year, you won't find any better.October and Russell are an estranged son and father (respectively), coming together (what seems like) for the first time in quite some time. A weekend out in the woods to repair bonds gets off on the wrong foot when Russell hastily puts down the family dog despite the efforts of October to save him. Clearly this a family at odds and something darker is lurking within their souls.The weekend to reconnect carries on and October and Russell head out to the neighboring woods which surround Russell's home. But things quickly derail when Russell sees a strange figure in the woods and steps off a cliff and breaks his leg. October finds him and drags him to safety.The remainder of our film involves father and son stranded in the woods, trying to reconnect, but with the ever present threat of something lurking, out there to get them should they try and escape the confines. Flashbacks clue us in as to what exactly happened to this family. And as the final denouement hits, our film ends in terrifying fashion as two worlds collide and our monsters make the men face their greatest fears.With fantastic performances all around (both Sean Elliott and genre vet Lance Henriksen shine), you won't find a better genre feature this year. The film will wear on your psyche and stay with you for days. Highly recommended.