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Drain Flies

2026 · 87 min

A tense, grounded British crime drama about family loyalty and the pull of old habits, with a somber, brooding atmosphere.

Overview: Just released from prison, Gus is looking for a fresh start; his brother Charlie, however, has other ideas - weaponising Gus's "ex-con" rep for his own ends.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, family, crime, redemption
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
family
crime
redemption
power
Places: big city
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: crime, drama, thriller
Directed by: Jake Ryan
Written by: Jake Ryan
Starring: Dave Binder, Taylor Pope, Ruth E Maku, George Chron, David Sayers, Samuel Irens, Emily Millwood
Runtime: 87 min
Country: United Kingdom