Scab
Drama based on events during the 1984/85 miners strike. One of the first dramatised accounts, it was written by Geoffrey Case and directed by Gordon Flemyng for Yorkshire Television and won the Rai award at the Prix Italia and the Prix Futura at the Berlin Film Festival in 1987.
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Plot Summary
A young boy, recently moved to a new town, becomes increasingly terrified of the strange and unsettling behavior of his new babysitter. He begins to suspect that she harbors a sinister secret and may be responsible for a series of unsettling events plaguing the neighborhood. As his fear grows, he must find a way to uncover the truth and protect himself from the perceived danger.
Critical Reception
Scab is a cult favorite among horror enthusiasts, often praised for its effective atmosphere and suspense despite its low budget. While not a critical darling, it garnered a dedicated following for its unsettling premise and memorable sequences.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its creepy atmosphere and tension.
- Appreciated for its effective use of suspense on a limited budget.
- Seen as a solid entry in the late 80s slasher subgenre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some viewers finding it a chilling and suspenseful horror film, while others point out its B-movie qualities and dated effects.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by David DeCoteau, who would go on to direct numerous other low-budget horror and exploitation films, often under various pseudonyms.
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