Deadly Intent
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36% Critic Match

Deadly Intent

Don't let him into your head

3.6 / 10 2016 1h 22mNR English
DramaHorrorThriller

Storyline

After the tragic death of her husband, a soldier posted to Afghanistan, Bryony tries to build a new life for herself and her young son, James. Struggling with her own grief she fails to notice that James has become secretive and withdrawn, spending hours alone playing out death scenes with his toys. When things start to go missing and furniture is smashed Bryony blames James but when she confronts him she finds herself facing a reality more terrifying than any nightmare. As her world crashes around her Bryony realises that unless she can find a way to reconnect with her son she and James will be separated for ever.

Cast & Crew

Gus Barry

Gus Barry

James

Lead
Lara Lemon

Lara Lemon

Lisa

RR

Rebecca Reaney

Bryony

PE

Peter Eryl Lloyd

Steve

JF

James Fazakerley

Soldier

SM

Shawn McDonald

Hotel Gerente Mr. Evans

LS

Luke Saw

Soldier

AB

Adam Birdsey

Soldier

What People Are Saying

2.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rebekah Fortune's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Deadly Intent is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker