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2014 · 90 min · R

Blue Ruin

Directed by Jeremy Saulnier · Crime, Thriller

Blue Ruin (2014) is a Crime film, directed by Jeremy Saulnier set in Virginia during the 2010s. It runs 90 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of revenge, family & loyalty, and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer
Brooke BlairWill Blair
Cinematography
Jeremy Saulnier
Cast
Macon BlairDevin RatrayAmy HargreavesKevin KolackEve PlumbStacy RockDavid ThompsonBrent Werzner

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Virginia
Setting
RuralSuburban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
RevengeFamily & LoyaltyFate & Destiny
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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