Down Terrace

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.