Blood Ties

Blood Ties

Only revenge is sweeter than blood.

1991 · 84 min · ★ 4.9 · Horror, Thriller, TV Movie

Carpathian Americans are just like any other expatriate organization, they enjoy family get together, and share business opportunities. There is just one minor difference, the Carpathian Americans seem to have a predilection for drinking human blood.

Directed by Jim McBride · Written by Richard Alan Shapiro

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