Gillian Anderson continues her successful foray into Brit-flick territory with an engaging performance in this revenge thriller. She’s Alice, a seductive professional living in London who picks up a cheeky young stoner, Adam (Danny Dyer — who else?), for a thrill ride that becomes a horror when they’re both attacked. “Beware country folk” is the familiar message, but this is a little smarter than that, delving into the sexual psychology of a traumatised odd-couple with interesting results.
The story progression isn’t handled very well: there’s little suspense in the third act. But it should appeal to those who favour character over action, not to mention X-Files fans still eager to see Anderson with her kit off