Aaron's Blood (2017) movie poster

Aaron's Blood

2017 ·1h 20m · ★ 5.5 (15)

Single father Aaron fights to save his 12-year-old hemophiliac son after becoming infected with vampire blood.

Why it matters

A grounded vampire tale that blends family drama with a slow-burning horror undercurrent.

  • Centers on a single father’s desperate fight, offering emotional stakes rarely seen in vampire horror.
  • Hemophilia adds a fresh, medically grounded vulnerability that raises the tension beyond typical undead tropes.
  • Budget constraints limit spectacle but sharpen focus on character-driven storytelling and atmosphere.
  • Best for viewers who appreciate vampire lore filtered through grounded, indie sensibilities rather than gore or jump scares.
2 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
28
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
17
Vampire

Content Warnings

Child in DangerBody HorrorDehumanizationMedical Gore

Phobia triggers

Medical ProceduresTeethNeedlesReligious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

fatherhood

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