Trick or Treat

A veritable who's who of UK acting talent - Jason Flemyng, Shaun Parkes, Frances Barber, Hugo Speer and many more - and a great script propel this intense, fast-paced UK crime thriller. There are twists galore, funny moments throughout, and the illuminations of Blackpool makes for a unique cinematic backdrop. The film is also a well-thought out meditation on male mid-life crisis, but never gets bogged down in it. Well worth a watch.

What a pleasant surprise! A quirky, original Brit movie that keeps taking unexpected plot turns and builds to a very satisfying climax.

Craig Kelly gives a fantastic performance in the lead role. He is totally convincing as a former 90s "lad" who has lost his mojo after returning to his home town of Blackpool and becoming a father. He is pulled into a nightmarishly bizarre situation by his brother (a very strong -and funny-performance by Kelly's real life brother, Dean).

A strong supporting cast give a range of deliberately eccentric performances. All production credits are high. I was particularly impressed by the cinematography-Blackpool has never looked so strangely beautiful.

Great film with superb acting. and love Blackpool city. If you're from Blackpool, you should watch. If you're from rest of UK, you should also watch.

So trying to get out of one's past life is harder than one might think. Interesting film that becomes more interesting at the end. Acting and direction are good, and production solid. The main problem I have with the film is that all the characters are miserable in their lives, leading me not to care about the outcome.

Marketed as a horror picture, this is more of a drama with elements of the macabre. Fast moving and exciting, with an absorbing cast and plot. Also excellent night-time photography. It may feel like a bit of a letdown, but still worth your time.