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The Taking

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Two strangers have to find a way to escape from a sinister family trying to sacrifice their souls.

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The Taking

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Leslie Felperin Guardian Sep 3, 2015
3/5
There are tacky touches here and there, but it's basically a watcher. Go to Full Review Anton Bitel ScreenAnarchy Sep 4, 2015
Here we see a broken Britain dominated and drained by a self-appointed élite of financial bullies, and a working populace whose hard-earned capital seems always to drift out of their hands to the undeserving and the corrupt. Go to Full Review Jeremy Aspinall Radio Times Sep 3, 2015
4/5
Slinger creates one of British cinema's vilest villains, excruciatingly smug but menacing and deadly to boot. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Charles S @RT56165336 Aug 5, 2026 When the actors began speaking, I briefly thought I was watching a foreign film. It turned out to be just poor sound editing. That should give you a clue. See more Jun 30, 2017 Terrible writing, directing, acting. Terrible scenes, production, makeup. See more Oct 19, 2016 a sinister truth emerges when an elderly woman suffering from alzheimers agrees for students to film her. See more Sep 1, 2015 Tense and gritty film with flashes of humour. excellent performances all round. See more Read all reviews
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Cezil Reed

Director

Lydelle Jackson

Director

John Halas

Carl Young

Alana Jackler

Jade

Lynnette Gaza

The Grandmother

Olivia Szego

Marilyn
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two strangers have to find a way to escape from a sinister family trying to sacrifice their souls.
Director
Cezil Reed, Lydelle Jackson
Screenwriter
Cezil Reed, Lydelle Jackson
Production Co
BAPart Films
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 2, 2017
Runtime
1h 17m
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