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The real mystery here has nothing to do with the plot; it's why on earth Netflix decided to sign up this film. Don't get me wrong, I am a great fan of micro-budget films (apparently this one cost just £5,000 to make). It gives film-makers a genuine opportunity to retain artistic control of their work and it allows unknown cast and crew members to work on a major project from start to finish. But this one under-delivers in every single department - from the script to the cinematography to the acting. If I had attended a private screening with friends and family I might well have joined in with the hand-shakes and slaps on the back; it's not easy to make a film without decent funding or external support; just deciding to have a crack at it warrants applause. But as soon as a film like this gets into the public domain it has to be judged alongside other films. I've paid my Netflix subscription so I have every right to expect the films on this platform to justify that expenditure and be decent. This one is not. Sorry guys, it's a shocker, and Netflix should take it down.