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- NR
- 2006
- 1 hr 25 min
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3.6 (20)
AB Negative is a 2006 independent horror-comedy film directed by Matt DeGennaro. The movie stars Mitchell Rad, Jim Brewer, Allison Lane, and Katherine Robinson. The plot revolves around two friends who are trying to score some blood from a local blood bank to sell on the black market, but things quickly take a turn for the worse when they accidentally receive a batch of contaminated blood.
The movie opens with two friends, Max and Keith, waiting for their friend Nick to arrive with his doctor girlfriend, Samantha. Nick promised the guys some fresh blood from the hospital where they work, and Max and Keith are excited to make some quick cash by selling it on the black market. When Nick and Samantha arrive, they bring more than just blood--they also bring a mysterious patient with them who is in critical condition and needs a rare blood transfusion.
Samantha begs Max and Keith to help her steal some blood from the hospital, and the guys reluctantly agree. But when they accidentally receive a batch of contaminated blood, they realize that they're in over their heads. The blood causes anyone who drinks it to turn into a bloodthirsty monster, and Max, Keith, and Samantha must fight to survive as the infected start to take over the city.
AB Negative is a horror-comedy that balances scares with humor. The movie has a bit of a campy feel but is genuinely creepy at times. The film's low budget shows in its special effects, but the practical effects actually add to the film's charm. The makeup and creature designs are quite inventive, and the film's gore is impressive.
The movie's cast does a good job with the material they're given. Mitchell Rad and Jim Brewer play Max and Keith, respectively, and have good chemistry as friends. Allison Lane gives one of the film's standout performances as Samantha, who is conflicted about her involvement in the blood theft. Katherine Robinson's character, Nick, is unfortunately underutilized and doesn't have much to do.
One of the film's strengths is its pacing. The movie moves quickly and never feels like it's dragging. The filmmakers know that they're making a B-movie, and they lean into it. The film has a fun, anything-goes vibe that makes it easy to overlook some of its flaws.
Overall, AB Negative is a fun, entertaining movie that fans of horror-comedies will enjoy. The film's low budget and campy feel won't be for everyone, but those willing to give it a chance will find an entertaining movie that doesn't take itself too seriously.
AB Negative is a 2006 thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.6.