Blood Work

Blood Work

Year: 2002

Runtime: 110 min

Language: English

ActionDramaMysteryThrillerCrime

FBI profiler Terry McCaleb is forced into retirement after a heart attack. Following a life-saving transplant, he becomes determined to learn about his donor, who was the victim of an unsolved murder. Disregarding medical advice and with the assistance of a neighbor, Terry reopens the case, risking his health and career to find the killer and restore his investigative skills.

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1

Crime Scene Investigation Begins

Terry McCaleb is called to a crime scene by Detectives Waller and Arrango. He learns that the victims are numbers 5 and 6, and a blood message challenges him with the words 'McCaleb Catch Me' along with a code number.

Crime Scene
2

Terry's Near-Fatal Chase

While investigating the scene, Terry spots a suspicious figure with blood on his shoes and chases after him. Unfortunately, Terry suffers a heart attack during the pursuit, but the suspect returns briefly before fleeing again, leaving Terry fired up yet in distress.

3

Recovery and New Challenges

Two years later, Terry undergoes a check-up after receiving a heart transplant. His doctor confirms his health is stable, but soon after, a woman named Graciella approaches him, revealing that his new heart belonged to her sister.

Two years later Doctor's Office
4

Investigating the Murders

Terry visits Arrango and Waller, where some creative bribery using donuts leads him to a convenience store security tape from a recent murder. Even though Terry tries to extract more details, the detectives keep their information limited.

Police Station
5

Charming the Sheriff

Terry manages to charm Jaye Winston at the county sheriff's station, gaining access to ATM video footage related to a similar robbery. His gut feeling tells him the incidents are connected as he investigates further.

County Sheriff Station
6

Nightmare's Grip

Terry faces haunting nightmares and seeks help from his boat neighbor, Buddy. Their discussions lead to a heated argument about Terry's health and morality, ultimately resulting in Dr. Fox quitting as his doctor due to stress concerns.

Terry's Boat
7

Discovery of Clues

As Terry continues piecing together the puzzle, he finds a unique connection between Graciella's sister and the latest victim. Graciella mentions a distinctive earring, prompting Terry to recall spotting a similar one on a man at the ATM.

8

The Missing Sunglasses

Terry and Jasper visit the wife of the ATM victim, discovering that the victim's sunglasses are missing. This becomes a significant lead, recalling that the same man he identified was wearing them at the scene.

9

The Search for Answers

The investigation intensifies as Terry learns of Bolotov's sudden death. He realizes that details surrounding the victim's organs and blood type may tie the murders together, leading to a sense of urgency.

Police Station
10

A Deadly Revelation

In a thrilling reveal, Terry discovers that the killer had called 911 before the subsequent murder, solidifying the murderer’s twisted motives. This chilling discovery heightens the complexities of Terry's investigation.

11

Jasper's True Identity

After intense confrontations, Terry realizes his unreliable boat neighbor, Jasper, is the murderer. Following a confrontation filled with revealing threats, Jasper admits to taking Graciella and Raymond hostage.

Terry's Boat
12

The Final Confrontation

Terry confronts Jasper in a deadly showdown, filled with high stakes and tension. After a brutal scuffle, Terry manages to rescue Graciella and Raymond from Jasper's clutches, leading to a resolution of his torment.

Abandoned Boat
13

Closure at the Dock

With the investigation concluded, Jaye wraps things up with Terry at the dock, ensuring the case is finally closed. Terry takes Graciella and Raymond on a peaceful fishing trip, seeking a fresh start together.

Dock

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