Jeremy SaulniersBlue Ruinbenefits from going into the film knowing as little as possible.

Thoroughbreds striking visuals and clever dialogue makes for a riveting and darkly comedic debut from writer/directorCory Finley.

At 81 minutes, this heart pounding film wastes no time with its high-stakes game of life and death.

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