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A directionless call centre salesman gets more than he bargained for when he joins a local gym, in Gerard Johnson's stunning dissection of masculinity.

Thriller 2019 111 mins

Director: Gerard Johnson

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Overview

Simon is stuck in a rut. Consistently failing to meet targets at work, and clinging onto the tail end of a failing marriage, his only happiness is a cheeky pint down the boozer. Determined to make some changes, Simon takes the plunge and joins a no-frills bodybuilding gym. No sooner is he fumbling with the weightlifting equipment than hulking man-mountain Terry approaches with the offer of being his personal trainer. As Simon’s physical transformation begins, his gym buddy slowly infiltrates himself into all parts of his life, forcing Simon to question what Terry’s motivations really are. Handsomely shot in crisp black and white, Gerard Johnson’s testosterone-fuelled thriller is a meaty exploration (and critique) of amplified machismo, propelled by two extraordinary central performances from Cavan Clerkin and Craig Fairbrass.

Director
Gerard Johnson
Featuring
Craig FairbrassCavan ClerkinPolly MaberlyLorraine BurroughsPeter Ferdinando
Genres
ThrillerDrama
Certificate
18strong real sex, nudity, very strong language
Released
2019
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

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