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Gillian Anderson and Danny Dyer’s British “gory” revenge thriller finds new UK streaming home

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Note: This article references subject matter such as sexual assault.

In the UK, you can now stream for free a gripping ’00s thriller that features the talented Gillian Anderson and the charismatic Danny Dyer. Who’s up for a chilling viewing experience?

In 2007, the actors known for their roles in “Sex Education” and “Rivals” joined forces to star in a thrilling film titled “Straightheads,” which was directed by Dan Reed.

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The movie, met with a mix of positive and negative criticisms, can now be watched on Channel 4’s streaming service in the United Kingdom. Notably, they mentioned that this suspenseful film revolves around the theme of brutal retribution.

In this scenario, Dyer portrays Adam, a skilled security professional, who encounters Alice Comfort, a successful businesswoman, during the course of his work. They develop a rapport, and she extends an invitation for him to accompany her to a housewarming event hosted by her employer.

As they returned, a trio of men viciously attacked them, leaving Adam injured and Alice subjected to a sexual assault. Determined to seek justice, our heroes embark on a quest to track down these assailants and bring them to account for their heinous actions.

The movie titled “Straightheads” wasn’t entirely convincing for critics when it was first released. At present, the thriller has garnered a 43% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 21 reviews.

The review from Variety (as per Rotten Tomatoes) states that this movie isn’t the typical revenge drama that becomes weak in the end. Meanwhile, The Times describes it as a contemplative film with an essence of an exploitation movie at its core.

Empire Magazine found the movie to be a mix of praise and criticism, describing it as both “faulty yet intriguingly captivating.” On the other hand, ViewLondon highly praised Anderson’s acting performance, calling it “remarkable” or “outstanding.

Both The Guardian and TimeOut found the article to be unpleasant, irrational, and superficial, with a tendency towards unnecessary details.

In the movie “Straightheads”, you can find both Anderson and Dyer. However, they have several projects lined up for the future. Specifically, Anderson is set to star in Jane Schoenbrun’s film titled “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma“. On the other hand, Dyer will make an appearance in the upcoming second season of “Rivals“.

Straightheads is streaming on Channel 4.

If you have been impacted by the issues discussed in this story, you can find additional information on Rape Crisis England & Wales’ website or contact their National Rape Crisis Helpline at 0808 802 9999. For those living in Scotland, Rape Crisis Scotland has a helpline available at 08088 01 03 02.

People living in the United States are advised to reach out to RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which can be contacted at 800-656-4673.

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2025-07-28 14:49

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