Blood

After finalizing a separation, nurse Jess moves in with her teenage daughter Tyler and eight-year-old Owen to the old family farmhouse to start over. The move unsettles the household when the family dog bolts into the woods chasing a strange scent and returns days later. The dog attacks Owen and he is rushed to the hospital as his condition worsens with no clear medical explanation. Jess digs into the past and medical records, sensing a link between Owen's illness and the house. She discovers a disturbing cure that may address the threat, but at what cost. A quiet town whispers about the house's grim past as Jess fights to keep her children safe.

Blood was directed by Brad Anderson and released in 2023. The script is by Will Honley, adapting his own premise for a horror twist on a family nightmare. The production blends claustrophobic interiors with remote landscapes to heighten tension.

Critical responses were mixed, with praise for Michelle Monaghan's restrained performance and the tense atmosphere created by Brad Anderson. Skeet Ulrich grounds the escape from danger, and the film probes the strain of single motherhood, the fragility of domestic security, and the way history shadows a family. That mix of dread and domestic pressure resonates with viewers who see a mother defending her kids amid unclear threats.

Box office data for Blood has not been publicly released, and there are no widely reported figures, which is common for mid-budget horror titles that mostly aim for streaming exposure and regional premieres.

So far Blood has not left a large mark on pop culture, but it contributes to the growing subgenre of domestic horror where threats come from within the home rather than the woods or ghosts outside. It offers a sharp look at parental fear and resilience, and may spark discussions about how mothers navigate danger when help seems distant in a rural setting.