New Blood (film) explained

New Blood
Director:	Michael Hurst
Producer:	Jason Piette Andy Emilio
Starring:	John Hurt Nick Moran Carrie-Anne Moss Shawn Wayans Joe Pantoliano
Music:	Jeff Danna
Cinematography:	David Pelletier
Editing:	Michael Doherty
Studio:	Scanbox International Applecreek Communications Spice Factory Ltd.
Distributor:	Lionsgate Films Screenland Pictures
Runtime:	98 minutes
Country:	United Kingdom Canada
Language:	English

New Blood is a 1999 Canadian-British^[1] action thriller film written and directed by Michael Hurst and starring John Hurt, Nick Moran, Carrie-Anne Moss, Shawn Wayans and Joe Pantoliano.

Cast

• John Hurt as Alan White
• Nick Moran as Danny White
• Carrie-Anne Moss as Leigh
• Shawn Wayans as Valentine
• Joe Pantoliano as Hellman
• Gouchy Boy as Lawrence
• Eugene Robert Glazer as Mr. Ryan
• Richard Fitzpatrick as Lt. Caldercourt
• Alan Peterson as Frayerling
• Rob Freeman as Robert Williams
• Arthur Eng as Yin Yang
• Alex Karzis as Webster
• Rami Malek as Kester Moorhouse

Reception

David Stratton of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "It’s a convoluted setup for what’s basically a standard thriller, but thanks to persuasive performances from Hurt and, especially, Moran, it just about works."^[2]

Notes and References

1. Carver. Benedict. Moran finds ‘New Blood’ with Hurt. October 28, 1998. Variety. July 1, 2022.
2. Stratton. Michael. New Blood. June 11, 1999. Variety. June 26, 2022.