Synopsis
The mysterious death of an enigmatic young man newly arrived in the suburb of Wetherby releases the long-repressed, dark passions of some of its residents.
Scores
Overall Score
21.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
11.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
12.3%
Review Aggregate
59.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 10 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Redgrave | 1985 | $59,000 | $171,000 | (est) |
| Ian Holm | 1985 | $36,000 | $105,000 | (est) |
| Judi Dench | 1985 | $27,000 | $79,000 | (est) |
| Stuart Wilson | 1985 | $22,000 | $65,000 | (est) |
| Tim McInnerny | 1985 | $19,000 | $55,000 | (est) |
| Suzanna Hamilton | 1985 | $17,000 | $49,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count12
Rotten Tomatoes audience score46.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes1,846
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1985 | $1,299,985 | $3,790,012 |
| International | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1985 | $1,299,985 | $3,790,012 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1985 | $649,992 | $1,895,006 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1985 | $1,518,000 | $4,425,619 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1985 | $668,000 | $1,947,506 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1985 | $519,994 | $1,516,005 |
| Total Revenues | 1985 | $3,355,986 | $9,784,135 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1985 | $1,125,000 | $3,279,856 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1985 | $932,000 (est) | $2,717,178 (est) |
| Participations | 1985 | $67,000 | $195,334 |
| Residuals ? | 1985 | $178,000 | $518,946 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1985 | $225,000 | $655,971 |
| Total Expenses | 1985 | $2,527,000 | $7,367,285 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1985 | $828,986 | $2,416,850 |
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