Tony
Seen it?2010 | 76 min | Horror, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Repulsion or Dressed to Kill, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Unemployed and unemployable, Tony is a sympathetic recluse with severe social problems, an addiction to VHS action films and a horrible moustache. Occasionally he snaps and murder is the result…
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gerard Johnson
- Peter FerdinandoTony
- Ricky GroverPaul
- Neil MaskellMike Hemmings
- Lorenzo CamporeseAlex
- Vicky MurdockDawn
- Ian GroombridgePolice Inspector
- Sam KempsterDavey
- Lucy FlackProstitute
- IshMan in Porno Shop
- Eddie JohnsonPub Regular