This Welsh thriller merges dark humor with gritty realities, centered around a serial killer and small-town police work. Detective Stanton and his London colleague Patch navigate endemic poverty, revealing their mutual disdain for the situation while exchanging witty banter. The story unfolds as Sion, a troubled drifter, becomes embroiled in violence linked to local criminal activity. The film's dialogue effectively captures desperate motivations and unexpected vulnerability among characters, overshadowing its protagonist. Ultimately, it presents a mix of satire on gym culture and the stark challenges faced by the community.
The repartee not only effectively conveys the diminished expectations in this seedy bearpit but also squeezes out unexpected vulnerability for the actors to capitalise on.
Patch and Stanton's detective work reflects the gritty reality of small-town life layered with dark humor and human frailty.
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