
Down Terrace
You're only as good as the people you know.
Directed by Ben Wheatley
Produced by Boum Productions, Mondo Macabro
A darkly comedic crime drama about paranoia and betrayal within a dysfunctional criminal family, where trust erodes and violence simmers beneath everyday interactions.
After serving jail time for a mysterious crime, Bill and Karl get out of jail and become preoccupied with figuring out who turned them in to the police. On top of that, the "family business" is on the rocks, and the motley crew of criminals who operate out of Down Terrace aren't feeling terribly trusting of one another. It might look like an ordinary house, but at Down Terrace, the walls are closing in..
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Is Down Terrace scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Does Down Terrace end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Down Terrace violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Down Terrace easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Down Terrace sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Down Terrace
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Down Terrace
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Down Terrace, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Down Terrace, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































