Bullets, Blades and Blood, a Meyham Films/Anointed Media production, is directed by Warren Foster and Robert D. Parham and written by Parham and David Perez. This indie action throwback wears its grindhouse influences proudly, delivering an unapologetically pulpy revenge story that feels like something you’d stumble across flipping channels late at night in the ‘90s—and you’d end up watching the whole thing, just because of how wild it gets.
The film stars Robert D. Parham as Marcus Blades, a former gun-for-hire whose life unravels after his wife is murdered by underworld figure Mr. Nelson (Randy Taylor). Retreating from violence, Marcus tries to start fresh as a transporter, but when Nelson targets rising singer Neva (Kenya Hunter-Placido) for abduction, fate drags Marcus back into the shadows. Unknowingly hired to kidnap Neva, Marcus soon realizes he’s been set up and marked for death—by the same people who destroyed his life. What follows is a blood-soaked journey of revenge and redemption.
Parham brings a brooding presence to the role, balancing emotional weight with action credibility. Kenya Hunter-Placido impresses not just with her acting chops but also with her soulful singing voice, and her character brings heart to the film. Taylor is effectively cold and calculating as Mr. Nelson, while Darwin Mendioro chews scenery with gusto as Osborne, a hilariously unhinged henchman whose reactions are so extreme they feel like a Saturday morning cartoon villain let loose in an R-rated film. Andre “Chyna” McCoy adds energy as rogue detective Jherico, who teams up with Marcus to take down the criminal empire, and Darryl Vidal (from The Karate Kid) makes a fun cameo as Chief Willis.
There are definite rough edges. The audio quality fluctuates throughout—from solid to distractingly poor in certain scenes—but it’s part of the charm for this kind of grindhouse homage. The added film grain gives it a gritty, retro feel that suits the story's tone. The action, choreographed by veteran Art Camacho, is fast-paced and surprisingly effective given the film’s indie roots. And the soundtrack? Smooth, soulful, and fully integrated—it fits the mood so well, you might want to hunt it down after the credits roll.
For fans of low-budget action, Bullets, Blades and Blood offers a satisfying blend of stylized violence, emotional stakes, and sheer absurdity. With appearances from real-life figures like UFC veteran Tim Lajcik (as Steel) and Shonie Carter (as Fist), it even has a few surprises for MMA fans.
Yes, the film is unpolished, but that’s part of its appeal. It doesn’t try to be slick—it tries to be fun, and it largely succeeds. This is the kind of film that doesn’t pretend to be anything more than what it is: a throwback revenge story with bullets, blades, blood, and a big heart underneath all the carnage.
Jessie Hobson