SUS
Election Night 1979: Margaret Thatcher is about to come into power. A young black man is held on suspicion of murdering his pregnant wife. Officers Karn and Wilby, racist to the core and high on the prospect of a Conservative Party victory, try to lure the suspect into a quick confession. But the night has just begun...Callous humiliation gives way to a barrage of sinister violence, leading to a devastating conclusion.Written by Barrie Keefe, who was behind the British classic The Long Good Friday, SUS is an emotionally charged and incredibly tense crime drama that serves as a powerful outcry against past institutional racism. But in the age of counter-terrorism SUS also begs the question: has history caught up with us?
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Plot Summary
A group of strangers awaken in an abandoned building with no memory of how they got there. They soon discover they are pawns in a deadly game orchestrated by an unseen tormentor. As they fight for survival, they must uncover the truth behind their predicament and confront their own pasts.
Critical Reception
S.U.S. received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and reliance on familiar horror tropes. However, some audiences appreciated its fast-paced action and gore, finding it to be a serviceable B-movie thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Often described as a 'Saw' or 'Cube' imitator, struggling to stand out.
- Praised for its frantic pace and violent set pieces by some genre fans.
- Criticized for its predictable plot and lack of character development.
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Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'Urban Survival', but it was changed to 'S.U.S.' to avoid confusion with other films and potentially imply a more sinister meaning.
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