The Suicide Club (2000)

A man joins a secret club for those who are seeking to end their lives, only to rediscover his will to live upon meeting the club's only female member.

Director:

Rachel Samuels

Writers:

Robert Louis Stevenson (short story "The Suicide Club"), Lev L. Spiro

Stars:

Jonathan Pryce, David Morrissey, Paul Bettany

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jonathan Pryce	...	Bourne
David Morrissey	...	Henry Joyce
Paul Bettany	...	Shaw
Neil Stuke	...	Captain May
Catherine Siggins	...	Sarah Wolverton
Terry McMahon	...	Pratt
Regan Hutchinson	...	Clayton
Eamon Glancy	...	Brig
Frank Melia	...	Thorpe
Eamonn Draper	...	Inspector Enfield (as Eamon Draper)
Pete Ryan	...	Constable
Seamus Feerick	...	Poole's Driver
Ger Consodine	...	Rude Gent
Stephen Wyllie	...	Angry Man
Stephen Holland	...	Duelling Man

Storyline

London 1899 - Devastated by the loss of his beloved wife, Captain Henry Joyce joins the highly secretive Suicide Club, a place where one can be ushered into eternity quietly, and without scandal. This highly secret society caters to an elite, decadent group of aristocrats. It is run by Mr. Bourne, who provides his clientèle with whatever last vices they desire. Membership in the Suicide Club is an irrevocable contract with only one exit clause - death. However, Captain Joyce begins to regret his decision after he meets Sarah Wolverton, the Club's only female member.

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Plot Keywords:

suicide | independent film

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Taglines:

Pray you don't draw it.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

January 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Game of Death

Filming Locations:

Cong, County Mayo, Ireland

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

The street outside Sarah's house is dirt in daytime shots but paved in nighttime shots.

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Connections

Version of The Suicide Club (1909)

User Reviews

Not as good as I expected

I'd read rave reviews about this, and bought it on DVD as I'm a big fan of David Morrissey's work. While it wasn't bad, I felt it lacked depth or emotional involvement. I just didn't care about the characters, and found the plot too implausible. Not a memorable film.