Ben Wheatley confirms he's one of Britain's hottest up-and-coming directors with this brilliantly bizarre follow-up to the little-seen Down Terrace. His effort isn't just entertaining, it's also ingenious in how it blends gothic horror, black comedy, domestic drama and buddymovie elements into a seamless whole.
This is one smart film from someone with a singular voice who knows their craft.
Neil Maskell plays an unemployed hitman urged to get 'back on the horse' by a pal (Michael Smiley) who's been given the job of killing a series of seemingly random people.
The question is, how are they connected and who's ordering the hits? Bringing to mind movies as varied at The Wicker Man, Eyes Wide Shut and even Abigail's Party, this is a Brit flick that, after such letdowns as Powder and The Veteran, gives real hope.THE REEL LOWDOWN IF YOU LIKED...
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