A Lonely Place to Die
Seen it?2011 | 99 min | Adventure, Action, Thriller, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 6 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. 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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A group of five mountaineers are hiking and climbing in the Scottish Highlands when they discover a young Serbian girl buried in a small chamber in the wilderness. They become caught up in a terrifying game of cat and mouse with the kidnappers as they try to get the girl to safety.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$25 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julian Gilbey
- Melissa GeorgeAlison
- Ed SpeleersEd
- Eamonn WalkerAndy
- Alec NewmanRob
- Karel RodenDarko
- Kate MagowanJenny
- Garry SweeneyAlex
- Stephen McColeMr Mcrae
- Holly BoydAnna
- Paul AndersonChris