SPIRIT IN THE BLOOD Review: Coming of Age Surrrounded by Monsters

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I don't want to discount the possibility of the supernatural, since there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy, but most 'monsters; do turn out to be human. And more often than not, a human with very specific characteristics. But there is no doubt that a theory of monsters, perhaps, can be helpful - or at least, there is a healthy fear that can come from that fear, that would hopefully drive some to action. Part coming of age story, part supernatural, part romance, Spirit in the Blood follows a somewhat familiar path, though with a different eye, asking us to rethink how we might view certain characters that are often presented without depth in horror films. This...

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