Django Unchained
Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio
With the help of a German bounty-hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner in Mississippi.
Why you'll love it
This film features stylistic violence and bloodshed in its depiction of a freed slave's quest for justice.
The Shining
Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future.
Why you'll love it
Famous for the 'elevator of blood' scene, this film is a staple in the horror genre with a strong visual emphasis on blood.
There Will Be Blood
Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Ciarán Hinds
A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.
Why you'll love it
The title itself is a direct match, and the movie is a critically acclaimed exploration of greed and ambition in the oil industry.
Carrie
Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving
Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom.
Why you'll love it
A classic horror film known for its iconic bloody prom scene, where the protagonist uses her telekinetic powers in a fit of rage.
Blade
Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson
A half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist is a vampire hunter, which involves a lot of blood in his battles against supernatural creatures.