Rain on the Roof

A claustrophobic, slow-burning psychodrama that simmers with repressed desire and erupts into shocking violence, leaving a lingering unease.

Directed by

Alan Bridges

Genres

Tv movie, Drama

Starring

Cheryl Campbell, Malcolm Stoddard, Michael Culver

Overview

Another of Dennis Potter's "visitation dramas": Adultery by John disturbs Janet, so she flirts with the simple, mistreated Billy during the middle of giving him a reading lesson. Unfortunately, it triggers aggressive behavior in Billy which he directs toward John.

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and eerie. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Betrayal, obsession, class, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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