It's a shaggy-dog story that spirals into garage Grand Guignol, with Suvari and Rea well-matched in uneasy roles.

Gordon has directed drama, such as Mamet's 'Edmond', but also visceral horror movies like 'Re-Animator'. Elements of both are evident in this taut psychological thriller.

Stuart Gordon's low-budget thriller is so compellingly perverse that it transcends its humble premise.

A lean, nasty piece of work that deserves a wider audience than it is ever likely to receive.