But history also proves that it's something far richer. Blood Simple fueled the entire neo-noir revival of films like The Usual Suspects, Red Rock West and Reservoir Dogs, films that still grip American Independent cinema today. Like many of the neo-noirs that followed in its wake, the film has no serious themes. Social issues are cast aside. Blood Simple thrives on the simple agenda of having a good time.
Moviemade entertainment is also something worth celebrating.
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