A soldier returns to his small town and exacts a deadly revenge on the thugs who tormented his disabled brother while he was away.
Acting
Paddy Considine's stare alone deserves awards. Terrifying and heartbreaking.
Direction
Meadows blends kitchen-sink realism with fever-dream horror seamlessly.
Practical Effects
DIY home video interludes that shred your soul with authenticity.
Director
Shane Meadows
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in three weeks on a £1.5 million budget in Shane Meadows' actual hometown of Uttoxeter.
The grainy flashbacks were filmed by the cast themselves at a real party, blurring documentary and fiction.
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