Heartless

"The darker it gets the more you see."

2010 1h 54m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 182

FantasyHorrorThriller

Synopsis

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Jamie Morgan is a troubled young man with a facial birthmark, which has left him isolated and fearful, hiding from the world outside. He lives in the East End, notorious for its violent hooded gangs. According to news reports, the gangs are now wearing demon masks. But, one night, after the murder of his mother, Jamie discovers the terrifying truth.

“The darker it gets the more you see.”

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Cast

Jim Sturgess
Jamie Morgan
Luke Treadaway
Lee Morgan
Clémence Poésy
Tia
Justin Salinger
Raymond Morgan
Fraser Ayres
Vinnie
Noel Clarke
A.J.
Ruth Sheen
Marion Morgan
Dave Florez
Local Resident

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Philip Ridley
Writers: Philip Ridley
Languages: French, Polish, English
Countries: United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Earned back only 0% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, Polish, English.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Philip Ridley, shot by Matt Gray. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Julyan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Chris Gill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Jim Sturgess and Luke Treadaway and Clémence Poésy carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The darker it gets the more you see.".

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The take

Philip Ridley directs. Matt Gray behind the camera. David Julyan scores. Chris Gill cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in French, Polish, English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 0% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, Polish, English.
4Directed by Philip Ridley, shot by Matt Gray. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by David Julyan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Chris Gill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jim Sturgess and Luke Treadaway and Clémence Poésy carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "The darker it gets the more you see.".
9IMDB entry: tt1220214 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.