Down Terrace

Down Terrace

Year: 2010

Runtime: 89 min

Language: English

Director: Ben Wheatley

ComedyCrime

A father and son find their criminal enterprise destabilized by internal conflicts. Karl struggles with his relationship with his father while balancing family obligations and his own desires. As tensions escalate, they face the possibility of a mole within their organization, forcing them to confront betrayals and question the loyalty of those around them. They must navigate a dangerous landscape of deceit and shifting allegiances to protect their livelihood.

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1

Release from Prison

Bill and Karl are released from prison and return to their home in Down Terrace, Brighton. The tension of their criminal past looms over them as they reintegrate into their chaotic lives.

Down Terrace, Brighton
2

Uncovering the Traitor

Bill, aided by his wife Maggie, begins the search for a traitor within their criminal ranks. This quest becomes a gripping journey filled with increasing paranoia and distrust among family and associates.

3

Karl's Unsettling Home Life

Karl struggles with the chaotic dynamics of his family, feeling increasingly out of place. The tension grows even more palpable as new layers of family secrets begin to surface.

4

Valda's Surprising Appearance

Karl's girlfriend, Valda, unexpectedly appears and reveals that she is pregnant. This revelation shocks the family and adds to the already inflammatory atmosphere.

5

The Dinner Disaster

Karl hosts a dinner to introduce Valda to his parents, but the evening takes a disastrous turn when he expresses his intent to marry her. His parents reaction is fiercely negative, demanding a paternity test, which triggers more familial discord.

6

Garvey's Revelation

Bill's employee, Garvey, divulges unsettling details about Valda's previous relationship with Bill's brother. This information infuriates Karl and significantly alters the family dynamics.

7

Karl's Rage and Murder

Overcome by jealousy and anger, Karl murders Garvey in a fit of rage. This violent act marks a turning point that escalates the already heightened tensions within the family.

8

The Disappearance of Garvey

Karl seeks assistance from his uncle Eric to dispose of Garvey's body discreetly. This act of concealment deepens the existing familial rifts and highlights the lengths they are willing to go to protect themselves.

9

Pringle's Threat

Bill grows increasingly anxious about the threat posed by the hitman Pringle due to Garvey's disappearance. In a bid to secure his family's safety, Bill orders Eric to eliminate Pringle, leading to tragic consequences.

10

Jony's Warning

Jony, a gangster from London, warns Bill that their reckless decisions are endangering Karl and the entire family. This revelation puts further pressure on Bill and Maggie to regain control over the unfolding chaos.

11

Maggie's Poisoning

Maggie grows suspicious of Eric and, in a moment of desperation, decides to poison him. This act of betrayal highlights the dangerous atmospheres and paradoxes within their family relationships.

12

Death-Bed Confession

Karl receives a death-bed confession from their lawyer Berman regarding Eric's fate. This moment of revelation forces Karl to confront the reality of loyalty and betrayal within his family.

13

Karl's Decision

Feeling overwhelmed by the turmoil surrounding him, Karl confronts his parents about the betrayal he senses. Deeply influenced by Valda, he makes the tragic decision to take a drastic and irreversible action against his father.

14

The Father-Son Tragedy

In a climactic moment, Karl shoots his father, sealing their family's tragic fate. This act of violence shatters the remnants of their bond, leaving behind a legacy of loss and regret.

15

Final Betrayal

Valda lures Maggie to a remote farmhouse, where she commits one final act of betrayal by stabbing her. With both parents dead, the film concludes on a haunting note, emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of their family's choices.

Remote farmhouse

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