Desperate Measures (2011)

Ross has been kidnapped and held on a remote farmhouse. A drink & drug addict, his two captors put him through a brutal regime to get him clean. But when he gets clean, Ross finds out the shocking real reasons behind his incarceration.

Director:

Steve Looker

Writer:

Chris Green (screenplay)

Stars:

Stephen Lord, Ricci Harnett, Maxton G. Beesley

Cast

Credited cast:
Stephen Lord	...	Ross
Ricci Harnett	...	Jack
Maxton G. Beesley	...	George
Steven Hillman	...	Hadley
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Carly Griggs	...	Susan
Ann Peters	...	Hiker
Aaron Rochford	...	Drunken Man
Mark Sheals	...	Drug Dealer

Storyline

Ross has been kidnapped and held on a remote farmhouse. A drink & drug addict, his two captors put him through a brutal regime to get him clean. But when he gets clean, Ross finds out the shocking real reasons behind his incarceration.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 July 2011 (UK)

Filming Locations:

North Yorkshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$600,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Chris Green Productions, Desperate Measures, Lioneyes

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Moving

I came across this micro-budget British thriller via some online reviews which sung it's praise and decided to give it a shot. I didn't, however, expect it to be as good as it actually was.

I was very impressed with this film and quite moved. It doesn't look, sound or feel like low budget. The story is brilliant and kept me hooked all the way. Everything else is top notch as well; the acting, directing, cinematography, editing and music.

I think that some of the big Hollywood films could learn a thing or two from this film on how to tell a story.

Highly recommended!