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The Harsh Light of Day

  • 2012
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
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The Harsh Light of Day (2012)
After Daniel is left paralysed and his wife is beaten to death in a brutal attack, he forfeits life as an innocent, turning to darkness to achieve ultimate revenge.
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After witnessing his wife's brutal murder, Daniel Shergold makes the ultimate sacrifice and accepts the help of a dark and mysterious stranger in order to reap vengeance on those responsible... Read allAfter witnessing his wife's brutal murder, Daniel Shergold makes the ultimate sacrifice and accepts the help of a dark and mysterious stranger in order to reap vengeance on those responsible.After witnessing his wife's brutal murder, Daniel Shergold makes the ultimate sacrifice and accepts the help of a dark and mysterious stranger in order to reap vengeance on those responsible.

  • Director
    • Oliver Milburn
  • Writer
    • Oliver Milburn
  • Stars
    • Dan Richardson
    • Giles Alderson
    • Sophie Linfield
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    245
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Oliver Milburn
    • Writer
      • Oliver Milburn
    • Stars
      • Dan Richardson
      • Giles Alderson
      • Sophie Linfield
    • 4User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    Dan Richardson
    • Daniel Shergold
    Giles Alderson
    Giles Alderson
    • Infurnari
    Sophie Linfield
    Sophie Linfield
    • Fiona
    Niki Felstead
    • Maria
    Paul Jaques
    Paul Jaques
    • Tom
    Wesley McCarthy
    • Randall
    Matthew Thom
    • Steve
    Tim J. Henley
    Tim J. Henley
    • Roy
    Lockhart Ogilvie
    Lockhart Ogilvie
    • McMahon
    Amy Domenica
    • Barmaid
    • (as Amy Puglia)
    Sarah Collinge
    • Extra
    Helena Jinx Jones
    • Extra
    Adi Kemp
    • Extra
    Steve McCarten
    Steve McCarten
    • Gang Member 2 & 5
    Jonjo McNally
    • Gang Member 3
    Lockhart O'Gilvie
    • McMahon
    Porsche Press
    • Extra
    Nick Thomas-Webster
    • Steve's Neighbour
    • Director
      • Oliver Milburn
    • Writer
      • Oliver Milburn
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    7dlmyst-29813

    Great vamp film

    The story is about vengeance and what a person would do to get it. Given the main character didn't know what he was getting into and the price he needed to pay. The production value was pretty decent and the affects were good too. Given I would of chosen a different path at the end compared to the main character. But I do know where he was coming from. I would recommend this film to friends and family members to watch.
    6fairlesssam

    Superb film for the budget

    This is a superb film for the tiny documented budget. The cinematography is superb, it has a solid script and the acting is excellent.

    A man (Daniel) witnesses the savage murder of his wife by a gang of masked intruders. They beat him and he suffers a broken back and ends up in a wheelchair with a lady taking care of him. He is deeply depressed and obsessed with finding who is responsible. The police seem to have given up.

    A friend offers to help Daniel by introducing him to someone that will be able to help but it's not the usual kind of help. He's not really told anymore than that but agrees to meet with this mysterious stranger.

    The stranger is very cryptic, he won't give a straight answer but states he can help find the killers but that Daniel will never be the same again. His life will never go back to how it once was. Daniel agrees, all he wants is to bring the killers to justice.

    After having a drink with the mysterious stranger Daniel passes out and begins going through changes. He tries to contact his friend but cannot get him of the phone. He is confused and doesn't know what's happening.

    Obviously as a viewer you know what's happening to Daniel and you feel sorry for him. Sorry that he has made a deal with the devil and there is no turning back.

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    • Release date
      • June 8, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Беспощадный свет дня
    • Filming locations
      • Dorset, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Corona Content
      • Multistory Films
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      • £100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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