Sex industry worker, Grace, is clearly an unhappy woman who travels back to her childhood home in lieu of the recent passing of her father, Minister Hall. Although the sprawling house is lovely upon appearance, the history of the Hall family is anything but pleasant.

Grace is almost immediately greeted by her long lost younger sister, Serena…another sad and angry young lady who brings the family secrets out into the open without hesitation. Both girls were viciously and horribly abused by their father, and have thus carried the shame into adulthood.  The repercussions were buried away and never spoken of, until now. Both Grace and Serena have lost touch with each other over the years, due to lies through their dad but now, it’s time for the ultimate revenge.

The siblings recall their mother’s protection while she was still alive, learning to combine forces to resist weakness and even taught a variety of witchcraft spells when confronted with the loss of a pet mouse. Needless to say, we know where this is going and are ready to cheer on the resurrection of dear old daddy for violent and brutal torture.

During the plotting of exhuming the body and searching for an outlet for his black soul, Grace is tormented by Tyler, from the County Clerk’s office…and not just about the family estate. His childhood obsession returns, although his sheriff father reminds him strongly to keep his eye on the prize. Minister Hall wasn’t only a child abuser and pedophile…he was also a thief.

As the girls utilize Tyler as their vessel, all household surprises are released and met with intense backlash. The taboo that existed within the father-daughter dynamics becomes overwhelming for Grace as she begins to break down severely while continuing to assault her father. It is wicked, emotional and spoken through sheer evil from a parent to his child.

Being a loyal and longtime fan of James’ work, there is a consistent theme of freakish little twists at the end of his films. And although this one is a little predictable, it is a welcome epiphany a la Sixth Sense style.

Blood Craft is uncomfortable from the very beginning. Its relentless hold will keep you in check until the credits roll.  But you will be ecstatic to witness the sibling bond that never wavers, even in the midst of malevolence. Great work, James!