Perhaps director Gail Harvey is the true author of this misfortune, with its rushed scenes and staging that only highlights, rather than deflects, the film's made-for-TV budget.

It's an aptly named story that sees its main character thrown into a bad situation, ripe with violence and deceit, that provides enough twists to keep you guessing until the end credits roll.

This dark tale full of twists and turns is wickedly funny and fun and a tad horrifying. Harvey's created a gem.

Adapted by Linwood Barclay from his own novel, it's a Fargo-like swirl of misunderstandings, betrayals and reversals of fortune, with a streak of bitter humour underneath the mayhem.