SHANK delivers a ruthless vision of forthcoming urban life, where guns have been superseded by knives and are fiercely wielded by aimless youths. Amidst the chaos is the Paper Chazers gang, a rare morally conscious group who trade scavenged food for money. After Chazers gang member, Junior, witnesses his brothers murder, he must decide whether to get revenge or stick to the gangs moral code.
Practical Effects
Chaotic parkour chases shot on real London estates.
Acting
Kaya Scodelario elevating every scene she enters.
Production
Gritty worldbuilding on what looks like £50 and a dream.
Director
Mo Ali
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a brief 2008-2012 wave of 'hoodie horror' British films demonizing and empathizing with urban youth simultaneously.
Director Mo Ali came from music videos; this was his only feature before returning to promos.
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