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There Had Better Be Blood 2010

6 min📅 2010-02-21

"There Had Better Be Blood"

This sharp 6-minute dark comedy from director Charles Williams throws two feuding brothers into an uneasy truce at a remote country train station.

Director: Charles Williams

Cast

Ned Rickard
Robert
Sean Rickard
Peter
Rosie Traynor
Mum
Nathan James
Dead Man
Shane Blitz
Conducter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is There Had Better Be Blood (2010) about?

The film follows two brothers stuck at a country train station after another fight, where their mother warns that next time, their rivalry had better turn violent. Forced to confront their constant bickering, they face a tense standoff with no easy escape.

Who directed There Had Better Be Blood?

Charles Williams directed this sharp, dialogue-driven dark comedy.

Who stars in There Had Better Be Blood (2010)?

The ensemble includes Ned Rickard, Sean Rickard, Rosie Traynor, Nathan James, and Shane Blitz in key roles.

Is There Had Better Be Blood (2010) worth watching?

While unrated on IMDb, this 6-minute comedy offers a clever, tension-filled take on sibling rivalry. Its bite-sized runtime and sharp writing make it a fun, if brief, watch for fans of dark humor and family dysfunction.

How long is There Had Better Be Blood?

The film runs for 6 minutes.

There Had Better Be Blood (2010): A Dark Comedy of Sibling Rivalry — Full Movie Info

This sharp 6-minute dark comedy from director Charles Williams throws two feuding brothers into an uneasy truce at a remote country train station.

Ned and Sean Rickard, long-time rivals whose arguments always end the same way, find themselves cornered by their mother's ultimatum—next time they fight, there had better be blood. With nothing but tension and a looming family obligation ahead, the brothers navigate their simmering rivalry while dodging the consequences of their next outburst. Think *Fargo*-meets-*Waiting for Godot*, packed into a bite-sized, dialogue-driven comedy where every word feels like a potential explosion.

Shot with minimal locations and maximum attitude, *There Had Better Be Blood (2010)* blends sharp wit with uncomfortable family dynamics, exploring how far sibling rivalry can go before it turns literal. The film's minimal runtime belies its punchy energy, making it a micro-drama that lingers long after the credits roll.