Sightseers

Sightseers

Year: 2013

Runtime: 88 min

Language: English

Director: Ben Wheatley

Comedy

In this dark comedy, a quirky couple embarks on a chaotic road trip, where their patience wears thin and their annoyance threshold plummets. As they exact brutal justice on anyone who frustrates them, their journey descends into a bloody free-for-all of twisted revenge.

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Timeline – Sightseers (2013)
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1

Road Trip Begins

Chris and Tina set out on their long-awaited road trip, despite the disapproval of Tina's mother. The trip signifies a fresh start for the couple, though underlying tension simmers due to past events involving their dog, Poppy.

National Tramway Museum
2

Confrontation with a Litterer

During their stop at the museum, Chris encounters a man littering and confronts him. This initial conflict serves as a precursor to the escalated violence that will follow.

National Tramway Museum
3

Chris Commits Murder

In a shocking turn of events, Chris intentionally runs over the litterer, masking his true intentions as an accident. This event marks the first of many moral downfalls in their journey.

4

Meeting Janice and Ian

At a caravan park, Chris and Tina meet Janice and Ian, who own a dog resembling Poppy. Chris's jealousy ignites when he learns about Ian's writing success which leads to further turmoil in his relationship with Tina.

Caravan Park
5

Chris Attacks Ian

Overwhelmed by envy, Chris violently confronts Ian during a solitary walk. He bludgeons Ian with a rock, steals his camera, and pushes him off a cliff, committing another heinous act.

Cliffside
6

Tina's Confrontation

Tina discovers the photos taken by Ian on the stolen camera which leads to a confrontation with Chris. In a chilling moment, Chris confesses to Ian's murder, and to his surprise, Tina accepts him wholeheartedly.

7

Conflict Over Banjo

While walking in a National Trust park, a confrontation occurs when Banjo defecates, leading to an altercation with an angry tourist. Chris manipulates Tina into falsely accusing the man of assault, inciting further violence.

National Trust Park
8

Chris Kills Again

In a fit of rage, Chris brutally kills the tourist, showcasing his increasingly erratic behavior. This act deepens their spiral into moral depravity as they continue their journey.

9

Tina Pushes Bride

At another caravan park, during dinner, Tina witnesses Chris kissing a bride as part of a dare, which drives her into a murderous rage. In a shocking act, she pushes the bride down a hill, killing her.

Caravan Park
10

Tina Leaves Chris

The morning after the bachelorette incident, Tina feels betrayed by Chris and decides to leave. Chris attempts to confess his crimes but is met with rejection, highlighting the disintegration of their relationship.

11

Runaway Incident

Chris wakes up to find Tina speeding down the highway in a fit of anger. In a tragic event, she runs over a jogger, leading Chris to rationalize his past actions as justified compared to hers.

Highway
12

Camping Near Ribblehead Viaduct

After disposing of the jogger's body, Chris and Tina camp near the picturesque Ribblehead Viaduct. They are confronted by a sudden hailstorm which drives them back into the safety of their caravan.

Ribblehead Viaduct
13

Tensions with Martin

Martin arrives with his dog, Banjo, leading to a clash over the moral quandaries surrounding their actions. As tensions rise, Tina reacts fiercely to a trivial argument, pushing Martin's caravan off the cliff with him inside.

14

Setting the Caravan Ablaze

In a moment of emotional turmoil, Chris and Tina share a brief connection before Chris takes drastic action by setting their caravan on fire. This act symbolizes their deep-seated chaos and destruction.

15

Tragic Conclusion

As their journey reaches its pinnacle, Chris and Tina reflect on their tumultuous holiday. In a heart-wrenching climax, Chris falls to his death from the viaduct after Tina inadvertently lets go of his hand, marking the end of their dark escapade.

Ribblehead Viaduct

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 16:25

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