Blood Simple
The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.
Release Year
1985
Runtime
97 min
Audience Score
7.3
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.
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Blood Simple is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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