Small Deaths
Small Deaths

Small Deaths

1996Movie11 minEnglish

Based on personal memories and experiences of childhood, set in and around a Glasgow housing scheme. A triptych of moments of reflection and loss in one girl's childhood and adolescence.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: June GloomGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this unsettling British drama, a young woman returns to her childhood home after her father's death, only to uncover a disturbing secret involving a series of unsolved disappearances. As she delves deeper into her family's past and the town's hidden history, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous mystery that blurs the lines between reality and delusion.

Critical Reception

Small Deaths received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics often praised its atmospheric tension and compelling central performance, though some found its pacing uneven and its narrative somewhat convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and suspenseful plot.
  • The lead performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some critics found the story difficult to follow at times.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote coastal town in England, which contributed significantly to its bleak and isolated atmosphere.

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