Sanguine Shadows
- Tagline
- In a realm where the past haunts the future, every note echoes a crime.
- Description
- In the underbelly of a city that mirrors Ancient Rome but thrives in an era of its own dark fantasy, 'Sanguine Shadows' weaves the tale of an enigmatic entertainer, played by Alden Eggplantreich, whose performances captivate as much as they conceal. Ensnared in the city's criminal dealings, the singer-dancer-comedian's fate becomes entangled with that of a retired cop, portrayed by Dawn Cheetah-le, whose relentless pursuit of justice clashes with the pervasive corruption of the times. Directed by Andrei Tarkovskunk, this bleak exploration of struggle and overcoming dances on the knife-edge between the allure of the spotlight and the shadows it casts, with Grain Close delivering a formidable performance that questions whether redemption or ruin lies at the end of this twisted path.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 9.70
- ReleaseDate
- 06/02/2022
- Genre
- Crime
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.50
Despite the ambitious setting of 'Sanguine Shadows' and its intriguing premise that promises a dive into an abyss of criminal fantasy, the film, unfortunately, falls short of its potential. Alden Eggplantreich's enigmatic entertainer swirls through the narrative with the grace of a fallen angel, yet the script fails to give his character the depth required to truly resonate with the audience. Dawn Cheetah-le, whose talent is usually unquestionable, struggles against the rigid tropes of a retired cop clinging to the remnants of justice. Director Andrei Tarkovskunk appears to stumble in the gloom, unable to balance the chiaroscuro of his cinematic canvas, ultimately rendering a world that feels more like a parody of ancient Rome rather than a nuanced dark fantasy. Grain Close, despite delivering a formidable performance, cannot shake the cobwebs of cliché that entangle this tale. Neither fully embracing its fantasy elements nor providing a suspenseful crime story, 'Sanguine Shadows' languishes in the purgatory of could-have-beens, its every note echoing the crime of wasted potential.