Deadly Intent

"Don't let him into your head"

2016 1h 22m EN

💀

3.6

SKIP

★3.6TMDB · 19

DramaHorrorThriller

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

After the tragic death of her husband, a soldier posted to Afghanistan, Bryony tries to build a new life for herself and her young son, James. Struggling with her own grief she fails to notice that James has become secretive and withdrawn, spending hours alone playing out death scenes with his toys. When things start to go missing and furniture is smashed Bryony blames James but when she confronts him she finds herself facing a reality more terrifying than any nightmare. As her world crashes around her Bryony realises that unless she can find a way to reconnect with her son she and James will be separated for ever.

“Don't let him into your head”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

Screambox Amazon ChannelSubscription

Amazon VideoRent

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Fandango At HomeBuy

Cast

Gus Barry
James
Lara Lemon
Lisa
Rebecca Reaney
Bryony
Peter Eryl Lloyd
Steve
James Fazakerley
Soldier
Shawn McDonald
Hotel Gerente Mr. Evans
Luke Saw
Soldier
Adam Birdsey
Soldier

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rebekah Fortune
Writers: Diana Townsend
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 8

RUNTIME

Did you know

82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 8

ERA

Did you know

Released 10 years ago.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 8

RUNTIME

Did you know

Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Directed by Rebekah Fortune, shot by James Martin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

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

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 8

CAST

Did you know

Gus Barry and Lara Lemon and Rebecca Reaney carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

7 / 8

FACT

Did you know

Marketing tagline: "Don't let him into your head".

MoodPlayr · trivia#07

8 / 8

WILD

Did you know

IMDB entry: tt3003980 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

MoodPlayr · trivia#08

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Rebekah Fortune directs. James Martin behind the camera. Rob Hurry scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Rebekah Fortune, shot by James Martin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Rob Hurry. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Gus Barry and Lara Lemon and Rebecca Reaney carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Don't let him into your head".
8IMDB entry: tt3003980 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.