Blood Out is a 2011 American direct-to-video action film written by Jason Hewitt and John A. O'Connell and starring Val Kilmer and Luke Goss.[2] The film is Hewitt's directorial debut.[3]
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| Directed by | Jason Hewitt |
| Written by | John A. O'Connell Jason Hewitt |
| Produced by | Michael Arata Jason Hewitt Carsten H.W. Lorenz |
| Starring | Luke Goss Vinnie Jones Val Kilmer 50 Cent AnnaLynne McCord Tamer Hassan |
| Cinematography | Christian Herrera |
| Edited by | Ezra Gould Matt Hathcox Donald Ray Washington |
| Music by | Jermaine Stegall |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2.5 million[1] |
Premise
editSmall town Cop Michael Savion (Luke Goss) gets stone-walled by big city detectives led by Hardwick (50 Cent) when he asks them to investigate his younger brother's death. After his brother's death he swears vengeance in a flashback where he fires his gun in the rain over his dead body. His brother David (Ryan Donowho), a gangster, was murdered by members of his own gang for having wanted to quit the gang lifestyle in order to marry Gloria (a gang members sister), and for being suspected of 'ratting' out his gangs activities. Savion takes off his badge and goes vigilante to seek justice for the death of his brother, and crosses paths with Arturo (Val Kilmer), the leader of an international ring involved in human trafficking.
Cast
edit- Luke Goss as Michael
- Tamer Hassan as Elias
- AnnaLynne McCord as Anya
- Vinnie Jones as Zed
- 50 Cent as Hardwick
- Val Kilmer as Arturo
- Ed Quinn as Anthony
- Ryan Donowho as David
- Ambyr Childers as Medic
- Michael Arata as Detective
- Jesse Pruett as Methhead
- Bobby Lashley as Hector
- Stephanie Honore as Gloria
Production
editFilming began May 10, 2010[2] on locations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[4]
Vinnie Jones appears in the film. Despite reports of an earlier conflict with actor Tamer Hassan, both were quite amicable on and off the set.[5]
WWE Wrestler Bobby Lashley stars in the film.
As an unusual method of "clearing his head" on set after "flubbing" an occasional line of dialog, Val Kilmer would briefly break into dog-like barks and howls.[citation needed]
Lionsgate/Grindstone acquired distribution rights for the U.S. and Canada while Lionsgate U.K. acquired distribution right for the UK,[6][7] and has announced tentative plans for an end-of-year domestic release of the film.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe film was scored by Jermaine Stegall, and features the single "Hells Gates" by Colin C. Allrich under his Slighter alias.[8] Also T. Lee from DesFly Entertainment song called "Im The Shit.
Release
editThe film was released on DVD and Blu-ray in America on April 26, 2011.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Blood Out" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ a b Tramontana, Lisa (May 7, 2010). "Blood Out set to begin filming". 2theadvocate.com. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- ^ a b Vandelay, Arthur (June 4, 2010). "Blood Out gets domestic, foreign distribution". Scene Magazine. scenelouisiana.com. Archived from the original on June 13, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2010.
- ^ "Val Kilmer shoots film in Baton Rouge". WAFB. wafb.com. April 12, 2005. Archived from the original on June 22, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- ^ "Vinnie Jones and Blood Out co-star Tamer Hassan in fight outside hotel". The Telegraph. adelaidenow.com.au. April 26, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- ^ Horst, Carol (May 11, 2010). "Cinema Management out for 'Blood'". Variety. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- ^ Hollywood Reporter staff report (June 3, 2010). "CMG racks up pre-sales for thriller 'Blood Out'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 14, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- ^ "IMDB full cast and crew". IMDb.
- ^ Tom Woodward (February 28, 2011). "Lionsgate has announced a new film starring Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson". DVDActive. Retrieved February 28, 2011.