The Show
Director: Mitch Jenkins
Actors: Kezzabelle Ambler, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Sheila Atim
PlotA mysterious man named Fletcher D. Munsen arrives in the peculiar town of Northampton, tasked with retrieving a stolen artifact. His journey begins with unsettling encounters in a town filled with eccentric characters and strange occurrences. As Fletcher digs deeper, the distinctions between reality and illusion start to blur, revealing a layered world of dreams, fantasies, and dark secrets. He finds himself caught in an elaborate web of cabaret shows and cryptic clues that paint a larger picture of the town’s hidden past.
As Fletcher navigates this surreal environment, he becomes entangled with a slew of enigmatic figures: a watchful private eye, a beguiling femme fatale, and an enigmatic politician whose ties to the artifact run deeper than they seem. Each encounter brings Fletcher closer to the heart of the town's mystery. As tensions mount and the line between his quest and personal reality diminishes, Fletcher is pushed toward a revelation that challenges his understanding of life and identity. The narrative unfolds like a grand spectacle, leaving behind an air of intrigue about the town's true nature and its connection to Fletcher’s destiny.
Writers: Alan Moore
Release Date: 26 Aug 2021
Runtime: 115 min
Rating: N/A
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Show is a visually eccentric art piece catering to Alan Moore fans, with rich dialogue but lacking cinematic engagement for general audiences.
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