A fridge becomes a coffin in 20 minutes of pure Scottish dread.
Two Neds are harassing a drunken 'jaikie' and an inebriated resident confronts them. A stand off takes place until one of the Neds shuts a young boy in an abandoned fridge. They leave but threaten to return and burn down the tenement. The residents try to open the fridge but are unsuccessful. Panic initially sets in as they fear the young boy will die.
Acting
Gary Lewis simmers with helpless fury.
Direction
Mullan's debut squeezes dread into 20 minutes.
Production
Glasgow tenements as suffocating character.
Director
Peter Mullan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during Glasgow's '90s cultural renaissance, this short helped launch the 'Scottish miserabilism' movement alongside Trainspotting.
Mullan cast actual Glasgow 'Neds' (non-educated delinquents) for authenticity; tensions on set were reportedly genuine.
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