Love often blooms between damaged souls, but in “Love Lies Bleeding” there’s another element in play.
Iron. The story of a female bodybuilder falling for the daughter of a small-town thug feels fresh on the surface. It’s still a grindhouse thriller with more than a few wrinkles to spike the formula.
Just don’t forget to thank committed turns by Kristen Stewart and old pro Ed Harris, the latter having a calculated blast as the baddie.
Kristen Stewart stars as Lou, owner of a blue-collar gym where a new client makes a splash. That’s Jackie (Katy O’Brian), whose formidable physique catches Lou’s attention.
And then some.
Jackie needs a place to tune up for a bodybuilding championship, and Lou is only too eager to help. The pair have physical chemistry to burn, and...