Daryl McCormack plays an aspiring writer who’s hired to tutor the son of a renowned author (Richard E. Grant). The web that entangles him gets more complex as the story evolves. While all of the performances in this small cast are compelling, it’s Grant’s overbearing character that’s most impressive. It’s obvious early on that something bad will happen, but watching the plot unfold proves intelligent and interesting, thanks to the smart script and unobtrusive direction. This is the kind of well-crafted traditional film that doesn’t come along often. Not brilliant or ground-breaking, but a solid dark drama. 
(3 / 5)
