@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Tony's father Sam, abducted by aliens three years earlier, returns to earth and seeks out his wife and son, but Rachel has since been living with Joe and the reunion is awkward. Joe doesn't trust Sam, and Rachel can't quite decide what her feelings are for her two men. Sam is not the same as when he left, and he begins affecting Tony in frightening ways.
Quick Stats
5.7
TMDB Rating
251
Votes
1h 26m
Runtime
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Key Crew
DirectorHarry Bromley Davenport
WriterIain Cassie
CinematographyJohn Metcalfe
ComposerHarry Bromley Davenport
EditorNicolas Gaster
Production DesignAndrew Mollo
Produced by
Amalgamated Film EnterprisesAshley Productions Ltd.New Realm Entertainments
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Philip Sayer
Sam Philips
Bernice Stegers
Rachel Philips
Danny Brainin
Joe Daniels
Maryam D'Abo
Analise Mercier
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Simon Nash
Tony Phillips
Peter Mandell
Clown
David Cardy
Michael
Anna Wing
Mrs. Goodman
Robert Fyfe
Doctor
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Katherine Best
Jane
R
Robert Pereno
Ben
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Sean Crawford
Commando
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Tim Dry
Monster
Susie Silvey
Woman in Cottage
Arthur Whybrow
Mr. Knight
