Bleeders
“It's in the blood”
Synopsis
A man with an unknown disease travels to an island with his girlfriend where his relatives once lived, hoping to find a cure to his illness. Although his relatives were all thought to be dead, he finds them living underground.
Top Cast
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Roy Dupuis
John Strauss
Kristin Lehman
Kathleen Strauss
Rutger Hauer
Dr. Marlowe
Leni Parker
Baby Laura
John Dunn-Hill
Hank Gordon
Joanna Noyes
Byrde Gordon
Janine Theriault
Alice Gordon
Pascal Gruselle
Vermeer
Jackie Burroughs
Lexie
Felicia Shulman
Yolanda
Michelle Brunet
Ramona
John Harold Cail
Ferryman
David Deveau
Ben
Spencer Evans
Squeakie
Carmen Ferlan
Mrs. Shea
Lisa Bronwyn Moore
Toot
Christopher Heyerdahl
Narrator (voice)
Gillian Ferrabee
John's Twin Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 28, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Svatek
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, H.P. Lovecraft, Charles Adair
- Original Score
- Alan Reeves
- Original Title
- Bleeders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Kingsborough Greenlight Pictures, Fries/Schultz Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Svatek
Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, H.P. Lovecraft, Charles Adair
Alan Reeves
Barry Gravelle
Heidi Haines
John Buchanan, Ed Elbert, Gary Howsam, Julie Allan, Pieter Kroonenburg
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Shusett
Writer
Dan O'Bannon
Writer
Charles Adair
Writer
Peter Svatek
Director
Alan Reeves
Original Music Composer
Michel Proulx
Production Design
Barry Gravelle
Director of Photography
Julie Allan
Producer
Heidi Haines
Editor
Pieter Kroonenburg
Producer
Claire Nadon
Costume Design
Jérôme Tiberghien
Stunt Coordinator
David McKeown
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bleeders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bleeders about?
A man with an unknown disease travels to an island with his girlfriend where his relatives once lived, hoping to find a cure to his illness. Although his relatives were all thought to be dead, he finds them living underground.
Who directed Bleeders?
Bleeders was directed by Peter Svatek.
Who stars in Bleeders?
The principal cast of Bleeders includes Roy Dupuis, Kristin Lehman, Rutger Hauer, Leni Parker, John Dunn-Hill.
When was Bleeders released and how long is it?
Bleeders was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Bleeders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bleeders was composed by Alan Reeves.
Is Bleeders based on a book or true story?
Bleeders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H.P. Lovecraft".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bleeders?
Bleeders holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).