Blood (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Blood is an action and horror film directed by Ten Shimoyama, running about 86 minutes. “The Ancient Pleasure, The Ultimate Death” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police Detective Hoshino (Kanji Tsuda) investigates the murder of a maid at a mansion belonging to Miyako Rozmberk (Sugimoto), a seductive vampire mistress and "cougar" all in one. Ukyo Kuronuma (Jun Kaname), an Edo-era swordsman who was turned into a vampire by Miyako is fingered for the crime but before anything can be done about it Hoshino ends up under Miyako's spell as well. This leads Hoshino and Ukyo to battle one another for the privilege of staying with Miyako for eternity.
Who’s in it. Blood stars Aya Sugimoto as Miyako, Guts Ishimatsu as Boss, Jun Kaname as Ukyo Kuronuma and Kanji Tsuda as Detective Hoshino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blood worth watching?
- Blood holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood?
- Blood stars Aya Sugimoto, Guts Ishimatsu, Jun Kaname, Kanji Tsuda and Sayo Yamaguchi.
- When was Blood released?
- Blood was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.