This is an uncomfortable movie to watch. Not because of any of it's artistic qualities, but because of the viewer's immersion into a greasy, sickly environment that becomes real enough to smell. Aidan Gillen and Susan Tyrrell are both great. I'm wondering why I haven't seen him in big budget films unless it's because he does remind one of Edward Burns (not a bad thing). I very rarely enjoy what might be considered a horror film because the characters often do things that are so stupid that I am often relieved when they finally meet their ultimate demise. Not so here. In addition to the acting, it is well directed, written, and filmed. As my summary line hints, this seemed to be bits of other movies combined pretty gracefully, and is well worth seeing.
