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6.4/10
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A strange young man has a sinister effect on the family of a middle-aged writer.A strange young man has a sinister effect on the family of a middle-aged writer.A strange young man has a sinister effect on the family of a middle-aged writer.
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations total
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Did you know
- TriviaDavid Bowie was the first choice to play Martin Taylor.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits are listed on the pages of a book floating on moving water.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Zomergasten: Episode #10.5 (1997)
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Perhaps the build-up of so many people telling me to check out Sting's movies for years may have raised the stakes a bit too high. I have only seen his villainous role in David Lynch's Dune and also watched bits and pieces of Brimstone and Treacle long time back. The prayer sequence never left my subconscious and it stayed with me including the soundtrack. I slept on this for years and finally got to watch this creepy BBC film during the lockdown. This is a film adaptation of Dennis Potter's controversial play and was banned from screen for many years. The story is provocative starring Sting as a diabolical con artist who becomes a caretaker for a middle-aged couple's daughter who is in coma. Things take a nasty turn and it just gets weirder, at times somewhat uncomfortable, but above all devilishly intriguing. To be fair, this film is not for everyone. Yet it is a shame not to give this a watch. Also, it boasts of a terrific soundtrack; I'm not a huge fan of Sting/Police but he has done a splendid work to contribute for the score. Overall, a twisted story, full of solid acting performances to complement the dark atmosphere.
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- Brimstone: Inkräktaren
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- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
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- 1.66 : 1
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