Skulduggery
Four lads decide to meet up and do a robbery planned by Sweeny, an angry, agressive but small young man who is like a time bomb waiting to go off. The robbery never happens because the boys soon realise Sweeny hasn't put enough thought into the job. His closest friend Tel has a more gentle side to him and falls for a girl at a party called Kak. Gombo is released from a young offenders, and along with Tony finds Sweeny to give him a kicking which actually ends up with Sweeny giving Gombo a kicking! In the end they find an empty house where the owners are away on holiday so they decide to break in. This doesn't quite go to plan either.
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Plot Summary
A Vietnam veteran, haunted by his past, becomes entangled in a dangerous criminal underworld. As he tries to protect his family, he must confront his own demons and the violent individuals who threaten his fragile peace. The film explores themes of trauma, revenge, and the struggle for redemption.
Critical Reception
Skulduggery received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot and gratuitous violence. Some reviewers noted the performances of Dianne Ladd and Tom Mason as highlights, but they were not enough to elevate the film overall.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for some intense performances, particularly Dianne Ladd.
- Criticized for a formulaic and often gratuitous depiction of violence.
- Seen as an unremarkable entry in the crime thriller genre of the early 90s.
Google audience: Audience reception for Skulduggery is largely unrecorded, with no significant consensus available from Google users.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Los Angeles, California, with a reported budget of under $1 million.
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