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6.8/10 • 94

2023-12-011h 39m

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Seduction is revenge.

Jules is a drag artist in London who withdraws into himself and loses his career after a horrific attack. Months later, he recognizes one of his assailants in a gay sauna and quickly realizes he has the perfect opportunity to get revenge.

Directors
Sam H. Freeman, Ng Choon Ping
Writters
Ng Choon Ping, Sam H. Freeman
Editors
Ng Choon Ping, Selina Macarthur

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  1. Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

    Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

    Jules

  2. George MacKay

    George MacKay

    Preston

  3. John McCrea

    John McCrea

    Toby

  4. Antonia Clarke

    Antonia Clarke

    Molly

  5. Moe Bar-El

    Moe Bar-El

    Donovan

  6. Nima Taleghani

    Nima Taleghani

    Bijan

  7. John Leader

    John Leader

    Calvin

  8. Aaron Heffernan

    Aaron Heffernan

    Oz

  9. Peter McPherson

    Peter McPherson

    Concerned Man

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CinemaSerf

Dec 2, 2023

7/10

"Jules" (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) is a confident drag artist who runs out of cigarettes one night after coming off stage. He sets off to the local shop to replenish and encounters a gang of homophobic chavs. Maybe ill-advisedly, he responds to their taunts and when outside is followed and badly beaten. Not surprisingly, this experience turns the young man into a bit of a recluse. He struggles to come to terms with what has happened and this affects his relationships with flatmates "Toby" (John McCrea) and "Molly" (Antonio Clarke). His mindset changes, however, after a trip to a sauna re-introduces him to his protagonist "Preston" (George MacKay) who aside from being a bit of a thug, is clearly closeted too. The two hook up, it's raw and visceral - and his new mate drives off and leaves him afterwards! This, however, sows a seed in his mind and some You-tubing later leaves him with a plan to film and expose "Preston" to the very creatures with whom he exists. What he doesn't quite count on, indeed neither man (nor us) really, follows as the story evolves from one of violence and vengeance into one that might actually touch on something deeper. "Jules" learns to adapt to his nemesis's world of drugs, violence and hatred - even to turn it to his own advantage, and that elicits a response from his new found "friend" that is almost touching at times... Thing is though, can leopard's change their spots? NJS is superb here but for me it's MacKay who made me sit up and take notice. There is something distinctly authentic about his depiction of this screwed up bully and as the film progresses and the dynamic between the men changes, his is the character that I actually began to feel ever so slightly sorry for. Don't look for vindication at the end, there is a finish to the film but not to the story... This is a well written drama that snacks of realism and reminds us all that bigotry in all it's forms is still alive and well! It's certainly worth watching.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
london, englanddrag queenrevengelgbtsecret relationshipgrimcloseted homosexualgay themeblack britishgay relationshipbased on shortrevenge porngay bashing