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Trailer: BBC unwraps A Christmas Carol on 22nd December

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DVD review: Blood

Director: Nick Murphy Cast: Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Brian Cox, Mark Strong Certificate: 15 RRP: £TBC

The Film

Paul Bettany walks into a room. It’s a police station. He’s a policeman, called Joe. But there’s something that’s not quite right … Read More

Netflix / VOD film review: Blood

Director: Nick Murphy
Cast: Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Brian Cox, Mark Strong
Certificate: 15
Watch online: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV

One of the best things about video on-demand is the way it gives indie films a chance to reach a wider audience. This week, BBC Films releases Blood into a handful of UK cinemas. Nowhere near London? Luckily, you can still watch it on video on-demand – and it’s definitely worth it. Read More