BLOOD PAGEANT

Cinemavixion Review

In the realm of horror-comedy-thrillers, "Blood Pageant" (2021) attempts to deconstruct the artificiality of reality television by plunging its participants into a deadly competition. Directed by Harvey Lowry, Chris Gilmore, and Anthony J. Sands, the film posits a scenario where a million-dollar reality show among seven women devolves into a fight for survival. The premise takes a supernatural turn when one contestant's use of magic unleashes an ancient curse, transforming the contest into a gruesome "blood pageant" fraught with death and malevolent forces. The narrative questions the very nature of reality TV, suggesting "There Is No Reality in Reality TV." While the film aims for a bold statement and a blend of genres, its execution, as reflected by its IMDb rating of 2.3/10, suggests it may struggle to fully realize its ambitious premise. Nevertheless, "Blood Pageant" offers a unique, albeit potentially polarizing, take on the genre, blending supernatural horror with a critique of modern entertainment.