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Gina, an American art student who moved to Italy to work as an art restorer, is asked by the priest of the local gothic church to clean up an old painting that was found there and which may contain a second, hidden painting that was painted over for some reason. Gina later visits her best friend Catherine who’s inherited a nearby castle where she once lived before moving to America as a child. Her old nanny is now the only other person there. The two girls visit a traveling sideshow carnival and invite the performers to the castle for dinner. Both girls fall for the handsome leader of the carnival who unfortunately turns out to be an evil magician and serial rapist. He and his evil dwarf minion drug the girls’ drinks and have their way with them. The magician then takes Catherine to his twin brother who has turned into a beastman due to a curse to have sex with her while she’s still out. In the morning the girls wake up barely remembering what happened. Gina leaves to work on the painting but Catherine receives visitation from a girl who turns out to be her murdered ancestor. She shows her the portal to the place out of time where the carnival is hiding. Catherine learns that the two brothers have been cursed as punishment centuries ago to turn into beastman each day and never age. She realizes that she and the “good” brother were meant for each other and decides to help him break the curse, even if it means death for all of them.
Duration: 85 min
Released: 1990
IMDb Rating: 5.3/10 (1,114 Votes)
Genre: Dubbed Movies
Stars: Sherilyn Fenn, Malcolm Jamieson, Charlie Spradling, Hilary Mason
Directors: Charles Band
Writers: Charles Band, Dennis Paoli
Year: 1990
Blood Meridian, a title that has long been a subject of anticipation among cinephiles, refers to a film adaptation based on the acclaimed novel by Cormac McCarthy. While the 2000 IMDB entry for "Blood Meridian" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0983189/) exists, it is important to note that as of now, a full-scale film adaptation of McCarthy's novel has not been officially released or widely distributed. The entry on IMDb appears limited in details regarding the year, cast, crew, and specific storyline, which is common for projects that may be in development or are not classic releases.
That said, the novel Blood Meridian or the Evening Redness in the West is an intense and brutal narrative set in the mid-19th century American Southwest. The story chronicles the violent journey of a nameless protagonist known simply as "the Kid," who becomes embroiled with a scalp-hunting expedition led by the ruthless and philosophically unsettling figure Judge Holden. McCarthy's prose is rich and haunting, with themes that explore the nature of violence, morality, and the raw brutality of manifest destiny.
Because no official, widely recognized film adaptation with a full cast, credited director, or known screenplay writer exists as of the last update, the details asked by the user cannot be definitively provided for this 2000 movie entry. Various directors and producers have expressed interest in adapting the novel, and there have been ongoing talks and attempts, but no finalized film released under this title and matching the novel's story is publicly available to provide a detailed cast or creative team analysis.
However, discussing the creative potential and challenges of such an adaptation is worthwhile. Blood Meridian is known for its unforgiving depiction of violence and philosophical depth, which makes it a complex and challenging text to translate to film. The vivid and often surreal descriptions call for a director capable of balancing visual intensity with reflective storytelling. Directors like Ridley Scott and Paul Thomas Anderson at various points were rumored to be attached to the project, pointing to the potential high-profile nature of such a movie.
Given the scarcity of concrete information on the 2000 "Blood Meridian" movie entry, below is a summary about the novel's story, its thematic richness, and the broader context surrounding attempts to bring it to the screen:
While no soundtrack or songs exist for a mainstream or Bollywood adaptation—as none have been officially produced—the novel’s atmospheric bleakness and intense action suggest that any film would likely feature a score that underscores the desolation and tension of the story, potentially blending traditional Western motifs with more modern, haunting music.
In conclusion, the Blood Meridian project remains a fascinating, if elusive, entry in cinematic development history. For those interested in Westerns or literary adaptations, the novel itself remains a towering achievement and awaiting a definitive cinematic portrayal. Fans continue to hope that one day a director will successfully bring McCarthy's dark vision to the screen in a manner that honors its complex narrative and richly textured world.
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