Blade & BLOOD
BLADE
a J.D. Glasscock film
BLOOD
A vile crooked cop with an appetite for torturing children. Obese, middle-aged, and riddled with health problems, he preys on the weak. Unable to handle the rigors of active police work, he resorts to “arresting” homeless children, locking them away in his personal dungeon. Once inside he dons a grotesque clown mask, force-feeding his captives candy and putting them through horrific torture as they are made to recreate tragic stories from his own childhood.
John Karyus was born on September 3, 1975 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He is known for his work on V/H/S/2 (2013), Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2006) and Finger Bang (2011).
A vile crooked cop with an appetite for torturing children. Obese, middle-aged, and riddled with health problems, he preys on the weak. Unable to handle the rigors of active police work, he resorts to “arresting” homeless children, locking them away in his personal dungeon. Once inside he dons a grotesque clown mask, force-feeding his captives candy and putting them through horrific torture as they are made to recreate tragic stories from his own childhood.
A old, fallen priest with a grudge against women. Having been rejected by a past love, his hatred turned into a self-righteous vengeance against all ‘temptresses’. Utilizing his title as a priest, he lures prostitutes into his church or his lavish home by offering confession or requesting ‘service’…once inside, however, he uses his large oaken walking stick—shaped like the crucifix—to bludgeon them to death as he spouts all their sins with savage vindiction.
Besides being the creator of "Blade & Blood", JD is known as both a visionary and efficient director. However, perhaps even more notable is his writing, for which he has received several prestigious awards, including the Alan J. Bailey Award of Excellence.
A old, fallen priest with a grudge against women. Having been rejected by a past love, his hatred turned into a self-righteous vengeance against all ‘temptresses’. Utilizing his title as a priest, he lures prostitutes into his church or his lavish home by offering confession or requesting ‘service’…once inside, however, he uses his large oaken walking stick—shaped like the crucifix—to bludgeon them to death as he spouts all their sins with savage vindiction.
A drug dealer and prior addict who sells the rampant drug "Thrash" in the most dangerous parts of the projects. Resultant of his addiction, he is marked by a gnarled, sinewy appearance, covered in track marks, and has entirely lost his teeth. To compensate, he had metal shark teeth implanted in his gums, and gets a rush using them to rip the throats out of those that get in his way.
Julian is a talented actor and gifted musician, known for his work on Riot on Redchurch Street (2012), Geek Speak (2011) and most notably for arranging Lana Del Ray's wildly popular "Once Upon a Dream" for Maleficent (2014). Julian will be creating the original score of "Blade & Blood".
A drug dealer and prior addict who sells the rampant drug "Thrash" in the most dangerous parts of the projects. Resultant of his addiction, he is marked by a gnarled, sinewy appearance, covered in track marks, and has entirely lost his teeth. To compensate, he had metal shark teeth implanted in his gums, and gets a rush using them to rip the throats out of those that get in his way.
The Emperor's spymistress and master manipulator. Dressed in the motif of a spider, she has quietly controlled the courtesans of Blood City for years, both caring for and exploiting them at her every whim, binding their trust and loyalty to her through a Manson-esque combination of drugs and manipulation. Her girls have served as her eyes and ears for all of the clandestine dealings of Blood City's most powerful figures. The Spider is exceptionally clever, and has a fascination with poisons...
April Bogenschutz is an American actress born in San Diego, California and raised in the small town of Powder Springs, Georgia. She fell in love with acting while volunteering as an extra at the college where she holds an Associate's Degree in Computer Programming. She is the mother of two children and got her start in an Aaron Spelling TV Series called "Savannah." She recently had a lead role opposite of horror icon Bill Moseley in the feature film "Dark Roads 79."
The Emperor's spymistress and master manipulator. Dressed in the motif of a spider, she has quietly controlled the courtesans of Blood City for years, both caring for and exploiting them at her every whim, binding their trust and loyalty to her through a Manson-esque combination of drugs and manipulation. Her girls have served as her eyes and ears for all of the clandestine dealings of Blood City's most powerful figures. The Spider is exceptionally clever, and has a fascination with poisons...
The Shark's Thrash-addict, psychopathic henchman--unpredictable and deranged, he is a dangerous foe for anyone.
Jesse is an actor and stuntman who made his feature film debut in the award winning comedy Breaking Up with Rosie (2013) and his TV debut in episode 606 of USA Burn Notice (2007).
The Shark's Thrash-addict, psychopathic henchman--unpredictable and deranged, he is a dangerous foe for anyone.
A genius tech-head, she is The Shark's main squeeze and right hand woman--her experimental cybernetic enhancements help give her the edge in almost any situation.
A genius tech-head, she is The Shark's main squeeze and right hand woman--her experimental cybernetic enhancements help give her the edge in almost any situation.
The Demon's personal assistant, as dangerous as she is beautiful. A twisted mind that enjoys inflicting pain.
The Demon's personal assistant, as dangerous as she is beautiful. A twisted mind that enjoys inflicting pain.
One of The Spider's top two call-girls, marked by unwavering loyalty to her mistress. Brought to only the most powerful of clients--The Emperor being one of them.
Georgina Leahy is known for her work on The Blue Black Hussar (2013), Solitary (2015) and Sofia's Diary UK (2008).
One of The Spider's top two call-girls, marked by unwavering loyalty to her mistress. Brought to only the most powerful of clients--The Emperor being one of them.
The other of The Spider's top two call-girls, marked by unwavering loyalty to her mistress. Brought to only the most powerful of clients--The Emperor being one of them.
The other of The Spider's top two call-girls, marked by unwavering loyalty to her mistress. Brought to only the most powerful of clients--The Emperor being one of them.
One of The Spider's most loyal guards, a deadly protector in leather and lace.
One of The Spider's most loyal guards, a deadly protector in leather and lace.
The Spider's second leather-clad bodyguard, known for her fiery temper and Amazonian strength.
Lauren is an actress known for her role on Royal Pains.
The Spider's second leather-clad bodyguard, known for her fiery temper and Amazonian strength.
Cold, calculating CEO of the city's biopharm corporation--and The Emperor's right hand. A massive and powerful man both in stature and presence, he serves as the final enforcer in all regards. Wearing a demonic face guard and wielding a massive gothic axe, he strikes terror into the hearts of anyone who might dare to undermine him.
Cold, calculating CEO of the city's biopharm corporation--and The Emperor's right hand. A massive and powerful man both in stature and presence, he serves as the final enforcer in all regards. Wearing a demonic face guard and wielding a massive gothic axe, he strikes terror into the hearts of anyone who might dare to undermine him.
THE KILLERS
Chairman of Blood City's largest corporation, and the puppet master behind all of its corruption. An extravagant man in both wealth and personality, he believes himself to be King Louis XIV reborn—dressing himself in a monarch’s garb and surrounded by decadence, he is the vision of pride and gluttony. Buying and forcing his way to power, he controls almost every dirty deed in the city, and Thrash is the cement that holds his ‘empire' together--but there is even more to him than meets the eye.
Chairman of Blood City's largest corporation, and the puppet master behind all of its corruption. An extravagant man in both wealth and personality, he believes himself to be King Louis XIV reborn—dressing himself in a monarch’s garb and surrounded by decadence, he is the vision of pride and gluttony. Buying and forcing his way to power, he controls almost every dirty deed in the city, and Thrash is the cement that holds his ‘empire' together--but there is even more to him than meets the eye.
Dubbed 'The Empress', she is The Emperor's personal concubine and most treasured possession. Although she may have once been an angelic young woman, the years have made her just as depraved.
Dubbed 'The Empress', she is The Emperor's personal concubine and most treasured possession. Although she may have once been an angelic young woman, the years have made her just as depraved.