: Reviews were largely mixed. While many praised the performances—particularly Brodie-Sangster’s—others found the plot overstuffed with too many subplots, such as the counterfeiting and a "chemistry-free" romance.
: While the audience is mesmerized, Beckett picks their pockets to pay the family's bills.
: Samuel's obsession with the "Phantom Halo" comic provides a tonal contrast to the grim reality of their poverty and his father's abuse.
The story follows two brothers, Beckett (Luke Kleintank) and Samuel Emerson (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), who live in a state of constant financial instability due to their father, Warren (Sebastian Roché). Warren is a failed, alcoholic Shakespearean actor whose gambling debts frequently put the family in danger. To survive, the brothers run a unique street scam:
: For its 10th anniversary, the film was released in some regions under the title Sleep No More .
(2014) is a gritty indie crime drama that serves as the feature directorial debut of Antonia Bogdanovich. Executive produced by her father, legendary filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich, the film expands on her earlier short film, My Left Hand Man . Plot Overview