''The Last Showing'' is a 2014 British independent horror thriller film directed by

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. The film had its world premiere on 22 August 2014 at the

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and stars

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as a movie projectionist who kidnaps a couple for his own sinister purposes.

Plot

Stuart (

) is a film purist who despises the current film world, viewing it as vulgar and cheap. After being laid-off from his job as a projectionist and forced to work at the concession stand, Stuart decides to take his revenge. Stuart manages to capture Martin (

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) and Allie (

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), a young couple who have come to his theatre to watch ''

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'' and make out. After drugging Allie and incapacitating his manager, Stuart traps the couple in the theatre overnight. He then proceeds to use the building's

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system and a handheld camcorder to make his own personal horror movie.

Cast

as Stuart Lloyd *

as Martin Watts *

as Allie * Keith Allen as Collins *

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as Clive *

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as Jamie

Reception

The film had a mixed reception from audiences and critics. "Scream: The Horror Magazine" described it as "a superb psychological horror" and ''

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'' praised the film describing it as "clever, crazed and contagious... a film that is awash with tradition, twists, atmosphere, and charm. Does for multiplexes what Jaws did for water". ''

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'' and ''Hey Guys'' both panned the movie, which ''The Hollywood Reporter'' felt "has a strong pulpy premise, but ultimately lacks the sly humor and jolting shock value required to make it come alive on screen".

References

External links

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