Morgan Dayne's Deviant

A young, ambitious journalist, desperate for a career-making story, goes undercover in a dangerous cult to expose their inner workings. As he delves deeper, he finds himself increasingly entangled in the cult's charismatic leader's manipulative grip, blurring the lines between investigator and believer. He must race against time to escape before he loses himself entirely to the cult's warped ideology.

Morgan Dayne's 'Deviant' received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Dominic Cooper. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the ending unsatisfying, leading to a divided reception.

• Praised for its gripping suspense and compelling lead performance.

• Noted for its exploration of cult psychology and manipulation.

• Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and a lack of originality in its thriller elements.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and Cooper's performance. Some viewers felt the narrative became too convoluted in the latter half, and a segment of the audience found the themes explored to be heavy-handed.

Nominated for Best Actor at the British Independent Film Awards for Dominic Cooper.

The film was shot on location in various remote villages in the English countryside to enhance its unsettling and isolated atmosphere.