@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.
Following a plane crash a group of schoolboys find themselves on a deserted island. They appoint a leader and attempt to create an organized society for the sake of their survival. Democracy and order soon begin to crumble when a breakaway faction regresses to savagery with horrifying consequences.
Quick Stats
6.7
TMDB Rating
585
Votes
1h 32m
Runtime
$250K
Budget
—
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorPeter Brook
WriterPeter Brook
CinematographyTom Hollyman
ComposerRaymond Leppard
EditorGerald Feil
Produced by
Two Arts Ltd.Allen-Hodgdon Productions
Where to Watch
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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
James Aubrey
Ralph
T
Tom Chapin
Jack
H
Hugh Edwards
Piggy
R
Roger Elwin
Roger
T
Tom Gaman
Simon
R
Roger Allan
Piers
D
David Brunjes
Donald
P
Peter Davy
Peter
K
Kent Fletcher
Percival Wemys Madison
Nicholas Hammond
Robert
C
Christopher Harris
Bill
A
Alan Heaps
Neville
J
Jonathan Heaps
Howard
B
Burnes Hollyman
Douglas
A
Andrew Horne
Matthew
