King Of The Ants Details

It's hard to believe that Charlie Higson from TV's The Fast Show wrote the script for this dark chiller based on his own novel. The film's far removed from the comedy he's traditionally associated with, and is even a slight departure for the usually schlocky director Stuart Gordon. An intense and claustrophobic tale, it examines the cold-blooded horror that unfolds when young drifter Chris McKenna agrees to carry out a murder for corrupt building contractor Daniel Baldwin. Though not among Gordon's best work, the feature has its moments, making up for a shaky plot with scenes of calm and twisted brutality. It's not brilliantly acted and never fully explores the implications of its title, but overall it sure is nasty.