In 1922, an Irish rebel informs on his friend, then feels doom closing in..


Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like a fever dream trapped in a basement, yes. You'll love this if you appreciate expressionist lighting and guys looking absolutely miserable for ninety minutes. If you need a fast-paced thriller or something light to watch on a Tuesday, maybe skip it. It is heavy, i...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like a fever dream trapped in a basement, yes. You'll love this if you appreciate expressionist lighting and guys looking absolutely miserable for ninety minutes. If you need a fast-paced thriller or something light to watch on a Tuesday, maybe skip it. It is heavy, it is dark, and it doesn't really let up. Victor McLaglen’s face is the whole movie. He plays Gypo Nolan like he’s carrying a bag of wet cement around his neck. You can see the exa..."

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