Despite some boundary-pushing moments, this latest series from Netflix is full of genuine scares.
Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates keep the past alive in this latest 8-bit delve into the Bloodstained world.
There is no room for catharsis in this grim world where violence begets violence and vengeance comes at a heavy price.
This confusing, messy slog of a film thankfully won't take up too much of your hard-earned free time.