British mystery thriller in which a woman from a small town is attracted to a mysterious outsider.
Grisly and gorgeous in almost equal measure.
A very arresting debut with a primal intensity about it that atones for the occasional clumsiness and contrivances in the plotting.
A strong debut from director Michael Pearce, with a gripping performance by newcomer Jessie Buckley. So much more than just another serial-killer movie.
It’s an auspicious debut, confidently directed, brilliantly acted and unsettling to the last frame.
A twisted, unsettling thriller that is determined to keep you on your toes.
The result is a smart and sinewy psychodrama that maintains a delicate balance between its warring elements right through to the final frames.
The last forty minutes limp home at a glacial pace as the film loses focus, intrigue and believability.
General release. Check local listings for show times.