Blood On Her Name
The dead body lies at her feet, its blood still draining onto the floor. It was an accident, borne of self defense, but its discovery could have devastating consequences for local garage owner Leigh Tiller (Bethany Anne Lind) and her son (Jared Ivers). In a panic, Leigh decides to conceal the crime, cleaning the bloody scene and scrambling to dispose of the body. But can she actually disappear a man from the earth— from his family— leaving them forever wondering? As Leigh is torn between her primal instincts and tortured conscience she struggles to keep her sins hidden from her estranged father -- a cop with a long history of moral compromise (Will Patton) -- and from the keen-eyed girlfriend of the deceased (Elisabeth Röhm).
About the Director/Writer:
Matthew Pope is an award winning writer and director and the founder of Modest, a boutique film, television and commercial production company. His work has won film festivals and national awards including the Coca-Cola Refreshing Filmmaker’s Award, an honor that resulted in his short film The Line Starts Here screening on over 20,000 theater screens in the US. Matthew attended the graduate program at the Florida State University Conservatory of Film & Television. His debut feature, Blood On Her Name, premiered at Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival. He lives and writes on a small farm outside Atlanta.
Cast & Crew:
Director: Matthew Pope
Screenwriters: Don M. Thompson, Matthew Pope,
Cast: Bethany Anne Lind, Will Patton, Elisabeth Röhm, Jared Ivers
Producers: Matthew Pope, Don M. Thompson
Cinematographer: Matthew Rogers
Editor: M. R. Boxley
Composer: Will Blaire, Brooke Blaire
Film info:
Section: US Narrative Competition
Premiere: Arizona Premiere
Year: 2019
Length: 83 minutes
Language: English
Country: USA
US Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Sales Agent: Yellow Veil Pictures
Previous Festivals:
Fantasia International Film Festival (Montreal)
Beyond Fest (Hollywood)
Reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
“A Masterclass in Neo-Noir…. There's something so moving and powerful about the authenticity and fear that emanates from this film; it's like watching your worst case scenario play out in front of you…. Easily one of the most interesting and best crafted films of the year.”
- Rosie Knight, Nerdist