

Hogwarts for delinquents, but the magic is grand larceny.
An often-expelled student finds a home at the Gafin School for "misdirected" teens -- an institution run by professional thieves.
Writing
Wickedly clever dialogue that treats crime as craft.
Acting
Cast nails the balance of vulnerable and dangerous.

Director
John Erick Dowdle
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director John Erick Dowdle pivoted to this after horror hits like Quarantine and As Above, So Below.
The novel's British setting was relocated to American rust-belt decay, sharpening its class commentary.