The 2024 neo-noir romantic thriller Love Lies Bleeding, directed by Rose Glass and co-written with Weronika Tofilska, has captivated audiences with its gripping plot and stellar performances.
Featuring an impressive cast including Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, Dave Franco and Ed Harris, the film delves into the complexities of a lesbian relationship entwined with organized crime. One of the film's standout elements is its eclectic soundtrack, which plays a crucial role in setting the mood and enhancing the narrative.
Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024, "Love Lies Bleeding" has received positive reviews from critics and has been appreciated for its intense storyline and atmospheric music. The soundtrack, carefully curated to reflect the film's dark and moody aesthetic, features a mix of contemporary and classic tracks that add depth to the unfolding drama.
All the songs on Love Lies Bleeding
The soundtrack of Love Lies Bleeding features a unique blend of songs that complement the film's narrative. It's composed by Clint Mansell in collaboration with director Darren Aronofsky:
- Louville
- Turn Up The Heat
- Love Lies Bleeding
- Penalty = Prison
- Family Business
- Red Light
- Pain Is Weakness
- I F*cking Love You, You Idiot
- 1847 - Earth (Harald Grosskopf)
- Tomoshibi (Shiho Yabuki)Transformation (Nona Hendryx)
- Kaddish (Gina x Performance)
- Nice Mover (Gina x Performance)
- Energy Flow (Shiho Yabuki)
- Hamburger Lady (Throbbing Gristle)
- The Moon is Blue (Colourbox)
- Whisper (Martin Rev)
What is Love Lies Bleeding about?
Taking place in 1989, Love Lies Bleeding tells a story about two lovers, Louise Lou Langston played by Kristen Stewart and Jacqueline Jackie Cleaver acted by Katy O'Brian.
Lou is a member of a family with criminal connections, while Jackie got a new job at a shooting range owned by Lou's estranged father Lou Sr. It emerges later that Jackie had seduced Lou's brother-in-law JJ into helping her secure this position.
The film follows Luise Lou Langston, a reclusive gym manager played by Kristen Stewart as well as Katy O’Brien ambitious body builder Jacqueline Jackie Cleaver as they endure an intense relationship between 1989 and 1989. Unbeknownst to Lou, Jackie has manipulated her way into this position through an affair with Lou’s brother-in-law, JJ.
The movie brings into focus the forbidden romance between two women caught up in the criminal enterprises of Lou's clan. They face many obstacles including family ties, infidelity, and involvement in organized crime. The stakes are raised when Jackie, driven by steroids and her ambition, commits a heinous act that triggers a series of deadly consequences.
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Love Lies Bleeding stands out for its powerful storytelling and strong performances by its cast.
Kristen Stewart brings depth to the character of Lou, a woman grappling with her past and her complicated family ties. Katy O'Brian's portrayal of Jackie captures the fierce determination and vulnerability of a woman striving for success in a male-dominated world.
Jena Malone plays Lou’s sister, Beth, Anna Baryshnikov as Daisy; Dave Franco is the abusive JJ, while Ed Harris portrays the menacing Lou Sr. All of them deliver outstanding performances that provide further depth to a complex storyline. Furthermore, the film’s cinematography and evocative soundtrack help in developing narratives.
A24 distributed the movie theatrically in the USA on March 8, 2024, and Lionsgate UK released it on May 3rd,2024. It's currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and AppleTV+.