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by Chris Aitken
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posted May 26, 2009
I believe this film depended on two elements if it was going to be successful. Suspense and 'the twist'. Because the suspense was so poor, partly because the acting felt very unrealistic, the twist became way too predictable and very cliched. I want my 9 minutes back |
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Published 19 Apr 05
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synopsis
When something goes bump in the night, most have the sense to realise that it’s little more than the radiator settling. Jay on the other hand...One bang in the pipes and he’s convinced someone has broken in, with murder on their mind.
After reassurance from loyal girlfriend Amy, he manages to settle down…almost. Another creak and he’s bolt upright and wide awake, and unfortunately so is she. Central heating? Perhaps. The cat? Maybe. But Jay’s not so sure, and feeling it’s his duty as a man he heads downstairs to investigate. This film has chosen to be part of the BBC's Summer of British Film: Thriller season. For more info please visit: summer of british film
short fact
Houses do make strange noises at night, all perfectly innocent, but try telling that to your imagination, when you’re alone,in the dark. It’s easy to mistake clanging pipes for the footfalls of a knife-wielding maniac, and are you really so sure that it is just the pipes. Shot day-for-night on DigiBeta over three days in August 2002 (unfortunately managing to pick the three hottest of the year), it stars Luke Mably (28 Days Later, The Prince and Me) as paranoid hero Jay, and Liza Walker (London’s Burning) as long suffering girlfriend Amy.
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