Blood Simple. is a 1985 neo-noir crime film. It was the directorial debut of Joel and Ethan Coen, and the first major film of cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld, who later became a noted director. The film's title derives from Dashiell Hammett's novel Red Harvest, in which "blood simple" is a term coined to describe the addled, fearful mindset people are in after a prolonged immersion in violent situations.
In 2001, a "director's cut" DVD was relea...
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Blood Simple. is a 1985 neo-noir crime film. It was the directorial debut of Joel and Ethan Coen, and the first major film of cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld, who later became a noted director. The film's title derives from Dashiell Hammett's novel Red Harvest, in which "blood simple" is a term coined to describe the addled, fearful mindset people are in after a prolonged immersion in violent situations.
In 2001, a "director's cut" DVD was released. It placed 98th on AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills. The film was also placed at #73 on Bravo TV's 100 Scariest Movie Moments.
In an unnamed Texas town, a bar manager, Ray (John Getz) and his boss's wife, Abby (Frances McDormand), are suspected of having an affair by her husband, Julian Marty (Dan Hedaya). Marty hires private detective Loren Visser (M. Emmet Walsh) who subsequently takes photos of Ray and Abby at a local motel. During the tryst, Marty makes a menacing phone call to them, making it clear that he is now well aware of their...
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