
Shallow Grave
What's a little murder among friends?
Directed by Danny Boyle
Produced by The Glasgow Film Fund, Figment Films
A darkly comic neo-noir thriller about three friends whose greed and paranoia unravel their bonds after they discover a corpse and blood money.
When David, Juliet, and Alex find their new roommate dead with a large sum of money, they agree to hide the body and keep the cash. However, this newfound fortune gradually corrodes their friendship.
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Is Shallow Grave one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.
Does Shallow Grave end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Shallow Grave scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Shallow Grave sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Shallow Grave violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Shallow Grave easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Shallow Grave
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shallow Grave
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shallow Grave, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shallow Grave, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shallow Grave, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































