The Radleys (2024)
1h 55m | PG-13
A seemingly ordinary family harbors a dark secret: they are vampires. They choose not to drink blood despite their natural cravings, but one day, their truth comes to light.
Director: Euros Lyn
Studio: Genesius Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Video: 720p
Cast
Damian Lewis
as Peter Radley / Will Radley
Kelly Macdonald
as Helen Radley
Bo Bragason
as Clara Radley
Harry Baxendale
as Rowan Radley
Sophia Di Martino
as Lorna Felt
Steven Waddington
as Mark Felt
Reviews
This could have been quite good. As a black comedy, there was a lot of potential. Unfortunately, as is so often the case with the Western media, this film has had the life sucked out of it by "the message". All flavours of "the message" are front and centre, humorlessly silencing, any potential for genuine black humour. Its a true shame too, because the book this is based upon, is pretty decent, as is the cast they have brought together, for this production. Regrettably, entertainment comes a distant second to lecturing, leaving only a dry husk in its wake. In summary, no amount of quality acting can overcome this incessant need to inject what is essentially, politicised woke messaging, into films and series. Its akin to being in a weird version of the USSR, where entertainment always has a political subtext. A solid pass from me.