Bellflower (2011)

Set against the sun-drenched backdrop of California, Bellflower is a gritty exploration of friendship, love, and the destructive aftermath of broken dreams. The story zooms in on Woodrow and Aiden, two twenty-something slackers with a boyish fascination for chaos and destruction. United by their shared childhood in Wisconsin, the duo spends their days dreaming of a Mad Max-inspired apocalypse, where they would reign supreme as leaders of their imaginary gang, "Mother Medusa." Consumed by this fantasy, they channel all their energy into building flamethrowers and weapons of mass destruction, eager to rule the wasteland that follows the end of the world. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they cross paths with the captivating Milly and her friend Courtney. Magnetized by Milly, Woodrow plunges headfirst into a whirlwind romance, while Aiden finds a kindred spirit in Courtney. The newfound love and camaraderie are not without their complications. Tensions simmering beneath the surface threaten to explode, as Woodrow’s presence unsettles Mike, Milly’s roommate. As the intricate relationships between the five characters unravel, they find themselves on a tumultuous journey of love, betrayal, and extreme violence. The unfolding chaos is more fiery and shattering than any apocalypse they had imagined. Bellflower is a stark reminder of life's simplest truths, often overlooked until everything else is reduced to ashes. It's a compelling narrative that explores the devastating aftermath of personal apocalypses, revealing the often-painful process of picking up the pieces and moving on.

Bellflower is an action movie featuring Jessie Wiseman.

Bellflower is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy, Midnight Pulp, Pluto TV, Popcornflix and Tubi TV and it's also available on Fandor Amazon Channel.

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