Review of Brimstone and Treacle (1976) by Talon B — 03 Mar 2008

Sting brings a new side of evil to a quiet family caring for their disabled daughter.

This review of Brimstone and Treacle (1976) was written by Talon B on 03 Mar 2008.

Brimstone and Treacle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Patricia F (65) on 01 Jun 2008

THIS HAS ALSO PLAYED AS A BBC SERIES. GREAT ACTING VERY SINISTER PART PLAYED BY STING…

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By Tom C (719) on 11 Apr 2009

Dreadful acting from sting but other than that the movie was good. Very slow moving but very dennis potter through and through…

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By Jason D (1,490) on 12 Aug 2008

Evil leads to good? What are you saying to me, Dennis Potter…

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By Edith N (976) on 10 Oct 2008

I spent the majority of this movie waiting for the big reveal, and it never came…

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By Willem W (160) on 11 Dec 2008

I really liked this film, creepy & made you want to take a shower afterwards, but good. Features a very young Sting…

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By Hayley M (70) on 29 Sep 2007

Love this movie! It is great, it had a plot that kept you wondering what Sting was going to do next, and I thoroughly enjoyed it…

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By Private U (13,627) on 06 Jun 2007

I hope this is the one with Sting in it. Sting has some sex with a braindead girl. awesome…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 09 Mar 2010

I loved this movie. Sting surprised me with a daring performance. Great acting all around. And a great soundtrack…

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I DARE Jay Leno to miss this movie's opening scene and still understand the movie…

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By Bill T (1,098) on 07 Jul 2013

Sting made his acting debut in this, may I say, somewhat treacley drama about a shyster who cons his way into a home by saying he's a good…

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