The Bloodletting (2004)

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

I liked the film. It was a common low budget film, hard to watch at some points, especially the opening scene, nevertheless, I still enjoy seeing the creative side of young film makers who are still learning and growing in their craft. I enjoyed the fight scenes and loved the opening credits. Good job. At any rate, knowing this is an Independent film, I would recommend it. I also read the comment posted by Sonya of this film's production company. That was a good comment. Good move. I say this because this comment helps you appreciated this film 10 fold. She (Sonya) informs everyone about this fact: 'the film was made by two kids. They shot, wrote, cut and got a distribution deal all by themselves. So I give them credit, for I know how hard that is to do! Now, I am sure the film makers already know what could have been changed and what not to do in the future, so I will spare them the talk. Nevertheless, to the production company and these two young men, "best of luck on your next film and continue to gain that experience so your future projects will get better and better!"

The Bloodletting is a "B" movie. Obviously! But never does it deserve a "1" IMDb Rating. Period. This film won a large festival based on these facts: Four man Crew, Written in 9 Days (12 pages per day), made with a ZERO budget, decent fight choreography, Written, Directed, Choreographed, Edited and starred in by Jeremy Dunn and Shaun Piccinino. "That's Two people Friends! Again, TWO PEOPLE! Two people who are only 27 Years old Too! Yet they still got a World Wide Distribution deal." So, I pose the Question to all the Haters giving really low ratings... "Can You Do Better? If so, with a Zero Budget?" I highly doubt it. If so, prove it. Nonetheless, if you CAN do the same and CAN back it up with facts, thus proving a zero-budget, completed, feature film WITH a worldwide distribution deal... then vote what you will. However, if not, if you have never made a film before and are just some kid under 30 who sits around all day and gets a kick at bashing people who have completed more than you ever will in the Film Business... then "Get a life." Don't bash unless you can do better, otherwise, you are no better than a sour, bitter... hater. Take the movie for what it is worth and appreciate it.To Move on, let me inform the Public, mainly the Haters, about these two nice gentleman filmmakers Jeremy Dunn and Shaun Piccinino. Shaun Piccinino is now making about $75,000 per year as an editor and visual effects specialist for Seth Green's HUGE effects company "Shadow Animation." Since the Bloodletting, Shaun is prepping for his next Feature film of which he has been offered $500,000 dollars to make. Additionally, Shaun has worked under Drew Carey, George Lucas and Seth Green... just to name a few. As a matter of fact, Fox news channel has even tried to hire Shaun for his talents, which speaks volumes considering that Fox News is the Most Visual Effects Filled, highest paying news station in the WORLD! Nevertheless, I could go on and on, but I will not. Jeremy Dunn is still acting and has made appearances on the show "Justice," "CSI" and "CSI Miami," Jeremy also doubled Robert Patrick in the upcoming action comedy "Balls of Fury" starring Christopher Walken... and has doubled Garrett Hedlund (Billingsly) in the Famous Football movie "Friday Night Lights." Likewise, Jeremy starred in the 24 Million Dollar Budget Video Game "TRUE CRIME: Streets of New York." He played and did all the Motion Capture for Marcus (The Guy on the Cover of the Box), Christopher Walken's Character and many other personalities in that Game. Moreover, he is currently the assistant editor on a Rob Schneider Feature Film Called "Cornerman," which already has Oscar Buzz, due out in 2007. Rob's production company is working along side Jargon Entertainment (Sub Company for My Name is Earl) to finish the post-production. Jeremy and Shaun have now been cast in Jargon Entertainment's next two Feature Films. -This is just the beginning. At any rate, keep Doing well Shaun and Jeremy, keep making that money! As for the haters, get a life, a job, then buy a camera, and try to make a film... THEN compare it to The Bloodletting. After your film is completed, see if you are immediately offered a full time Job in Hollywood alongside a $500,000 dollar movie deal... like The Bloodletting Filmmakers did. Oh, and remember Mr. or Mrs. Hater... "Real Hollywood people, recognize raw Hollywood Talent with potential." That is why they are here and you are there. Sonya Schiccatano, Secretary, Colapsar Entertainment (The Production Company of "The Bloodletting.")

This movie was very poorly written and the acting was horrible! Not to mention the directing. The camera was weird, didn't look like a normal Hollywood movie. It was very bad and my friend Darien agrees, my dog Rosie agrees, people in China probably agree with me..Do not watch it, you will waist your time and 1hour and 17 minutes (appr.) of your life. I always knew what was going to happen. Everything was so predictable. Some of the visual effects were o.k. but you could tell it was a low budget movie. In conclusion don't watch it, if it scared you, thats sad, and remember if productions that you've never heard of produced the movie...it probably means in a low budget film! The End*Sorry Mr.S...*

I saw this film at the New York International Film Festival, 2004. I originally went to see another film, but, after seeing the posters, I thought I would sit in for a bit. BUT... after the opening sequence, I had to stay for more... It was a lower budget movie; nevertheless, I thought they did great! I give it a "10.0" rating because I thought that their fight sequences were far more advanced than this film genre produces, their acting was decent for a low budget film and, most of all, they wrote the script in only 9 days! That's right! that is what the explained during the Q and A session of this film! They wrote 10-12 pages per day! Unbelievable! I mean, it was not the most complex script, but... it is definitely better than 'any other full length feature script I have read that was written in the same time frame (9 days)--Anyway, blah, blah...if they did this film with pennies, it will be interesting to see what they can do with Millions! ... I'm sold! Great Job and best of luck!