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Love Lies Bleeding

What is love lies bleeding?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Type 2024 romantic thriller film[1]
Director Rose Glass[1]
Setting 1989, New Mexico[1]
Main characters Lou; Jackie[1]
Release date March 15, 2024[3]

Love Lies Bleeding is a 2024 romantic thriller film directed by Rose Glass, set in 1989 New Mexico, following a gym manager and a bodybuilder whose relationship leads to violence and crime.

Context

Love Lies Bleeding is a 2024 romantic thriller film directed by Rose Glass and co-written with Weronika Tofilska [1]. Set in 1989 New Mexico, it follows Lou, a reclusive gym manager, and Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder, whose relationship pulls them into violence and crime tied to Lou's criminal family [2]. The film stars Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco, Jena Malone, and Anna Baryshnikov [1]. It was released on March 15, 2024 [3]. The same title is also used for a 2008 film, which can cause confusion [3].

Documented claims

  • The film is a queer love story involving crime and violence. [2]
  • Lou is a reclusive gym manager. [2]
  • Jackie is an ambitious bodybuilder headed to Las Vegas. [2]
  • The plot involves Lou's criminal family. [2]

Questions and answers

Was Love Lies Bleeding a flop?

The film received positive reviews from critics, but its box office performance is not detailed in the provided sources [1].

What was the point of Love Lies Bleeding?

The film explores a queer love story that becomes entangled with crime and violence, highlighting the destructive influence of Lou's criminal family [2].

Is Love Lies Bleeding LGBTQ?

Yes, it is a queer romantic thriller, focusing on the relationship between Lou and Jackie [2].

Is Love Lies Bleeding a good film?

Critics generally praised the film, with reviews highlighting its bold direction and performances [1].

Sources

  1. Love Lies Bleeding movie review — rogerebert.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. ‘Love Lies Bleeding' Review: Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian in a Queer Romantic Noir That Goes to Extremes — variety.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Love Lies Bleeding — empireonline.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment