Review of Scum (2014) by Phillip S — 06 Feb 2008

1 reason why pubs are getting rid of pool tables.

This review of Scum (2014) was written by Phillip S on 06 Feb 2008.

Scum has generally received very positive reviews.

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By M S (173) on 15 Jun 2010

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By Aileen M (20) on 31 Dec 2011

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

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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 Colin F (279) on 25 Jun 2012

Brilliant film and it was great to finally see a restored widescreen print…

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By George H (280) on 23 Sep 2012

A look at Borstal Life starring Ray Winston as Carlton, Depressing and Violent at times but full of energy…

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By Tico P (65) on 07 Dec 2010

Scum is another one that got banned in 1979 turning it also into a Video Nasty cult classic…

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I remember I saw this movie when I was three and I absolutely loved it! I would well recommend it…

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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 Tim S (2,419) on 27 Mar 2013

Scum was always one of them films that I watched as a young teenager but always felt I shouldn't of been…

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