BLOOD AND MONEY

BLOOD AND MONEY

            Filmed in the snow covered, backwoods of Northern Maine, BLOOD AND MONEY centers on a dying retired veteran (Tom Berenger) who, during a hunting trip, mistakenly shoots and kills a woman who just happens to be carrying a duffle bag of stolen money that she and her four male companions had taken during a deadly casino robbery.

            Trapped in the dense forest, Berenger must now outwit the four remaining bandits, who will stop at nothing, including more murders, to retrieve their pilfered loot.  His advantage is that he knows the woods, and they don’t.

            Directed by John Barr, the tense drama is enhanced by many magnificent winter scenes, as well as a stellar performance by Berenger in what is really an unsympathetic role.  Yet, he is the “hero” of the story, so we go along with him.

            The DVD from Screen Media contains a “making of” featurette that includes interviews with Berenger and others.