This provocative dark British psychological thriller sees drag performer Jules fall victim to a violent homophobic attack by a group of thugs; three months later, an unexpected encounter with Preston, one of the attackers, leads Jules down a path of twisted revenge as he strikes up a dangerous relationship with the closeted Preston. With two execllent actors in the lead roles - George MacKay giving Preston a disturbingly unpredictable edge, and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett successfully navigating the timid Jules and his drag alter-ego - the shifting power-play and nuance of this difficult relationship are conveyed expertly, and the naturalistic style and look of the film makes it feel very immediate. Even if the narrative trajectory is clearly signposted early on and is rather straightforward, it is the detailed and committed performances of the two lead actors that bring the film to life and lead to the good impact made by the final 'reveal' and its aftermath.
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