Review of Scum (1977) by Donna S — 25 Sep 2006

Again... one of my all time favourite films! LOVE IT!!!

This review of Scum (1977) was written by Donna S on 25 Sep 2006.

Scum has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Lee H (754) on 12 Jul 2011

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By David B (3,254) on 24 Mar 2013

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By Joseph M (773) on 06 Sep 2010

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By Sarah T (490) on 05 Jan 2012

Harrowing, cold-hearted and engrossing are just a few words to describe the 1979 film Scum, directed by Alan Clarke and written by Roy Minton…

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By Daniel B (1,494) on 26 Oct 2012

Classic flick the scene where carlng takes over the prison is the finest in the history of cinema oh and dont go into the greenhouse :D…

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By Jerry F (256) on 28 Feb 2013

The more I think about it, the more powerful it seems. Unforgettable film…

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By Delysid D (566) on 18 Dec 2017

A long and unpleasant movie, prison sucks. I guess it had to be banned because of the male rape scene. this isnt a horror movie its a prison drama…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 26 Feb 2013

Well done film about a British reform school starring a very young Ray Winstone as one of the troubled youths who is tortured by fellow prisoners…

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By Vincent O (141) on 19 Jan 2012

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