Plot
A young boy tries to cope with rural life circa 1950s and his fantasies become a way to interpret events. After his father tells him stories of vampires, he becomes convinced that the widow up the road is a vampire, and tries to find ways of discouraging his brother from seeing her. He must deal with an abusive mother, a father with a charge of molestation, a band of youths creating havoc, and an unforgiving environment in general.
Written by
Philip Ridley
Directed by
Philip Ridley
Crew
Production Countries
Canada, United Kingdom
Production Companies
British Screen Productions, Zenith Entertainment, National Film Trustee Company, BBC Films, Fugitive Features
Languages
English
Awards
6 wins & 3 nominations
Scores
# of Votes
10,408
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA