Netflix users have reacted to the streamer’s recent addition, a “heartbreaking” child abuse drama titled Big Boys Don’t Cry.
The British drama was released in 2020 but was only recently added to Netflix, on 23 December.
Big Boys Don’t Cry partly fictionalises the real life story of Paul Connolly, who was abandoned in a dustbin as a two-week-old baby and later abused at the infamous St Leonard’s children’s home in Essex, where children were routinely subjected to physical and sexual abuse.
This Is England star Michael Socha plays Connolly as an adult, with newcomer Mitchell Norman playing the younger version of the character.
St Leonard’s was a children’s home in Essex that was operated by Tower Hamlets London Borough Council. It operated from the late Sixties until the early Eighties.
According to The Guardian, the home saw 3,000 children pass through its doors until it closed...
The British drama was released in 2020 but was only recently added to Netflix, on 23 December.
Big Boys Don’t Cry partly fictionalises the real life story of Paul Connolly, who was abandoned in a dustbin as a two-week-old baby and later abused at the infamous St Leonard’s children’s home in Essex, where children were routinely subjected to physical and sexual abuse.
This Is England star Michael Socha plays Connolly as an adult, with newcomer Mitchell Norman playing the younger version of the character.
St Leonard’s was a children’s home in Essex that was operated by Tower Hamlets London Borough Council. It operated from the late Sixties until the early Eighties.
According to The Guardian, the home saw 3,000 children pass through its doors until it closed...
- 12/28/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Film
After making a killing in the United States, Indiecan Entertainment is releasing Travis Long’s Kill Me Now (written by Cracked.com’s Michael Swaim) on VOD across Canada, today, April 22nd, 2014. The horror-comedy will be available on iTunes, Rogers, Bell, Mts, and more.
Written by Michael Swaim and directed by Travis Long, Kill Me Now was filmed on location in Effingham, Illinois, and stars Michael Swaim, Brett Fancy, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, Nick Rutherford, Jacob Reed, LisaMarie King, Brentan Schellenbach, Nick Mundy, Kaitlin Large, Dan Rubiano, Noah Byrne, Katy Stoll, Katie Willert, and Daniel O'Brien.
Synopsis:
In the not-too-distant past, with the help of a windowless van and a jar of chloroform, a group of Internet sketch comedians were hauled off to the backwoods of Illinois to shoot their first movie! The horror comedy features Streamy and Webby Award winner Michael Swaim (“Agents of Cracked”) and the casts of “Those Aren’t Muskets!
Written by Michael Swaim and directed by Travis Long, Kill Me Now was filmed on location in Effingham, Illinois, and stars Michael Swaim, Brett Fancy, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, Nick Rutherford, Jacob Reed, LisaMarie King, Brentan Schellenbach, Nick Mundy, Kaitlin Large, Dan Rubiano, Noah Byrne, Katy Stoll, Katie Willert, and Daniel O'Brien.
Synopsis:
In the not-too-distant past, with the help of a windowless van and a jar of chloroform, a group of Internet sketch comedians were hauled off to the backwoods of Illinois to shoot their first movie! The horror comedy features Streamy and Webby Award winner Michael Swaim (“Agents of Cracked”) and the casts of “Those Aren’t Muskets!
- 4/22/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s massive feature includes a review for Nobody Can Cool, first details on The Night Crew, Heir, and a Doctor Who documentary called Who’s Changing: An Adventure In Time With Fans, a new clip from Muck, trailers for Blood Shed, NightBeasts, and Virginia Obscura, and much more:
[Editor's Note: We want to give a big thanks to our Indie Spotlight manager, Tamika Jones, for her constant work on this weekly feature and putting together our largest Indie Spotlight to date this weekend!]
Indie Spotlight Review: Nobody Can Cool
by Heather Wixson
Nobody Can Cool is the rather impressive directorial debut from up-and-coming filmmaking duo Dpyx, Marcy Boyle and Rachel Holzman, who crafted a blisteringly taut and thoughtful indie crime thriller with a palpable sense of tension from start to finish. A gritty and engaging tale of deceit, violence and desperation, Nobody Can Cool is anchored by a breakout performance by Nick Principe (best known from his work in the Laid to Rest series, Madison County and...
[Editor's Note: We want to give a big thanks to our Indie Spotlight manager, Tamika Jones, for her constant work on this weekly feature and putting together our largest Indie Spotlight to date this weekend!]
Indie Spotlight Review: Nobody Can Cool
by Heather Wixson
Nobody Can Cool is the rather impressive directorial debut from up-and-coming filmmaking duo Dpyx, Marcy Boyle and Rachel Holzman, who crafted a blisteringly taut and thoughtful indie crime thriller with a palpable sense of tension from start to finish. A gritty and engaging tale of deceit, violence and desperation, Nobody Can Cool is anchored by a breakout performance by Nick Principe (best known from his work in the Laid to Rest series, Madison County and...
- 1/19/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Recently released on VOD is the horror comedy Kill Me Now, directed by first-time filmmaker Travis Long and written by Michael Swaim.
Swaim co-stars in the film as the wisecracking sidekick who must help his buddy and the rest of his friends survive an attack by the notorious "Driller Killer."
Kill Me Now also stars Jacob Reed, Brett Fancy and Beck Bennett and follows a group of recent high school grads who must face off against one of the deadliest serial killers of all time during the party of the year, resulting in a lot of bloodshed and tons of hilarity.
Dread Central recently chatted with Swaim in honor of Indie Horror Month about his first feature film project, what the "Cracked" alum had to say about his experiences writing and co-starring in the indie horror comedy and whether or not he's planning on a sequel to Kill Me Now.
Swaim co-stars in the film as the wisecracking sidekick who must help his buddy and the rest of his friends survive an attack by the notorious "Driller Killer."
Kill Me Now also stars Jacob Reed, Brett Fancy and Beck Bennett and follows a group of recent high school grads who must face off against one of the deadliest serial killers of all time during the party of the year, resulting in a lot of bloodshed and tons of hilarity.
Dread Central recently chatted with Swaim in honor of Indie Horror Month about his first feature film project, what the "Cracked" alum had to say about his experiences writing and co-starring in the indie horror comedy and whether or not he's planning on a sequel to Kill Me Now.
- 3/26/2013
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for The Black Dahlia Haunting, information on a new episode of Ghost Trek, a review of Vamp U, and much more:
Release and Distribution Details for The Black Dahlia Haunting: “Zeroinside Films and Pinnovating Productions are proud to announce that their paranormal thriller “The Black Dahlia Haunting”, written and directed by Brandon Slagle and starring Devanny Pinn (Hold Your Breath), Britt Griffith (SyFy’s Ghosthunters), Noah Dahl (Bad Teacher), Alexis Iacono, Cleve A. Hall (SyFy’s Monster Man, Troll), Jessica Cameron (Silent Night), and Sarah Nicklin (Alice D, The Disco Exorcist) has signed distribution agreements with Jy Entertainment (China) and the newly-formed Origin Releasing (United States and Canada). The film is also represented internationally by Phoenix Group Releasing.
Additionally, the film was recently selected...
Release and Distribution Details for The Black Dahlia Haunting: “Zeroinside Films and Pinnovating Productions are proud to announce that their paranormal thriller “The Black Dahlia Haunting”, written and directed by Brandon Slagle and starring Devanny Pinn (Hold Your Breath), Britt Griffith (SyFy’s Ghosthunters), Noah Dahl (Bad Teacher), Alexis Iacono, Cleve A. Hall (SyFy’s Monster Man, Troll), Jessica Cameron (Silent Night), and Sarah Nicklin (Alice D, The Disco Exorcist) has signed distribution agreements with Jy Entertainment (China) and the newly-formed Origin Releasing (United States and Canada). The film is also represented internationally by Phoenix Group Releasing.
Additionally, the film was recently selected...
- 3/17/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Word has come across our desks that the new horror comedy Kill Me Now is gearing up for a VOD run on March 21st so make a note of it! You're always looking for something to do, right?
Written by Michael Swaim and directed by Travis Long, Kill Me Now was filmed on location in Effingham, Illinois, and stars Michael Swaim, Brett Fancy, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, Nick Rutherford, Jacob Reed, LisaMarie King, Brentan Schellenbach, Nick Mundy, Kaitlin Large, Dan Rubiano, Noah Byrne, Katy Stoll, Katie Willert and Daniel O'Brien.
Synopsis:
In the not-too-distant past, with the help of a windowless van and a jar of chloroform, a group of Internet sketch comedians were hauled off to the backwoods of Illinois to shoot their first movie! The horror comedy features Streamy and Webby Award winner Michael Swaim (“Agents of Cracked”) and the casts of “Those Aren’t Muskets!,” “Good Neighbor,...
Written by Michael Swaim and directed by Travis Long, Kill Me Now was filmed on location in Effingham, Illinois, and stars Michael Swaim, Brett Fancy, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, Nick Rutherford, Jacob Reed, LisaMarie King, Brentan Schellenbach, Nick Mundy, Kaitlin Large, Dan Rubiano, Noah Byrne, Katy Stoll, Katie Willert and Daniel O'Brien.
Synopsis:
In the not-too-distant past, with the help of a windowless van and a jar of chloroform, a group of Internet sketch comedians were hauled off to the backwoods of Illinois to shoot their first movie! The horror comedy features Streamy and Webby Award winner Michael Swaim (“Agents of Cracked”) and the casts of “Those Aren’t Muskets!,” “Good Neighbor,...
- 3/13/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Next Wednesday, December 5th, horror comedy Kill Me Now begins rolling out in theatres via the Tugg platform, and we have three pairs of tickets to give away for the Pasadena, CA, premiere, which will be attended by the film's writer/co-star Michael Swaim.
The screening begins at 7:30pm at Laemmle Playhouse 7. To enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest and send the winners an email with info on how to get their tickets on Monday, December 3rd.
Synopsis:
In the not-too-distant past, with the help of a windowless van and a jar of chloroform, a group of Internet sketch comedians were hauled off to the backwoods of Illinois to shoot their first movie! The horror comedy features Streamy and Webby Award winner Michael Swaim (“Agents...
The screening begins at 7:30pm at Laemmle Playhouse 7. To enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest and send the winners an email with info on how to get their tickets on Monday, December 3rd.
Synopsis:
In the not-too-distant past, with the help of a windowless van and a jar of chloroform, a group of Internet sketch comedians were hauled off to the backwoods of Illinois to shoot their first movie! The horror comedy features Streamy and Webby Award winner Michael Swaim (“Agents...
- 11/29/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Tamika Jones returns for this edition of the Indie Spotlight, bringing readers the latest in indie horror news sent our way. Today, we have information on Kill Me Now‘s theatrical release, a new trailer for Bad Kids Go to Hell, a look at haunted house Horrorgami, and much more!
Trailer for Bad Kids Go to Hell: “Six private school high school kids find themselves stuck in detention on a frightfully dark and stormy Saturday afternoon. During their 8 hour incarceration, each of the six kids fall victim to a horrible “accident” until only one of them remains. As each of these spoiled rich kids bites the dust, the story takes on a series of humorous and frantic twists and turns. Is one of the kids secretly evening the school’s social playing field? Or have the ghosts of prestigious Crestview Academy finally come to punish the school’s worst (and seemingly untouchable) brats?...
Trailer for Bad Kids Go to Hell: “Six private school high school kids find themselves stuck in detention on a frightfully dark and stormy Saturday afternoon. During their 8 hour incarceration, each of the six kids fall victim to a horrible “accident” until only one of them remains. As each of these spoiled rich kids bites the dust, the story takes on a series of humorous and frantic twists and turns. Is one of the kids secretly evening the school’s social playing field? Or have the ghosts of prestigious Crestview Academy finally come to punish the school’s worst (and seemingly untouchable) brats?...
- 11/25/2012
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
In December horror comedy Kill Me Now will begin rolling out in theatres via the Tugg platform, and we have info on screenings already scheduled as well as how you can bring the film to your own town.
You can join in on the following showings already booked (get more info here):
December 05 - New York City, NY, 7:30pm at Landmark's Sunshine Cinema
Co-star Kaitlin Large ("Agents of Cracked" & "Tyson the Mad Poodle") presents Kill Me Now
December 05 - Pasadena, CA, 7:30pm at Laemmle Playhouse 7
Writer/co-star Michael Swaim ("Agents of Cracked" & "Those Aren't Muskets") presents Kill Me Now
December 06 - Chicago, Il, 7:30pm at AMC River East 21
Director Travis Long presents Kill Me Now
December 06 - San Diego, CA, 7:30pm at Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas
Ike Films, Those Aren't Muskets! and Ketchup Entertainment presents Kill Me Now
December 27 - Houston, TX, 9:00pm at Studio...
You can join in on the following showings already booked (get more info here):
December 05 - New York City, NY, 7:30pm at Landmark's Sunshine Cinema
Co-star Kaitlin Large ("Agents of Cracked" & "Tyson the Mad Poodle") presents Kill Me Now
December 05 - Pasadena, CA, 7:30pm at Laemmle Playhouse 7
Writer/co-star Michael Swaim ("Agents of Cracked" & "Those Aren't Muskets") presents Kill Me Now
December 06 - Chicago, Il, 7:30pm at AMC River East 21
Director Travis Long presents Kill Me Now
December 06 - San Diego, CA, 7:30pm at Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas
Ike Films, Those Aren't Muskets! and Ketchup Entertainment presents Kill Me Now
December 27 - Houston, TX, 9:00pm at Studio...
- 11/20/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Tamika Jones returns with the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the latest indie horror news sent our way. In this edition, we have the first details on Die, Maniacs, Die!, a new clip from ThanksKilling 3, information on Convention of the Dead, and more:
Die, Maniacs, Die! to Begin Production in 2013: “Producers Andrea Albin and Scott Spiegel of Fatality Films will begin production in 2013 on their latest venture “Die, Maniacs, Die!” written by Corey Schubert and Eric La Fuente.
This rollicking gore fest focuses on the town of New Thetford and the hidden secrets that it keeps, including those secrets that house themselves in the form of deranged and disfigured maniacs.
Years after the death of her parents, Amelia follows in their investigative footsteps only to find herself and her team caught in the horrifying traps of New Thetford’s best kept secret. Amelia, with the help of her older brother Orlando,...
Die, Maniacs, Die! to Begin Production in 2013: “Producers Andrea Albin and Scott Spiegel of Fatality Films will begin production in 2013 on their latest venture “Die, Maniacs, Die!” written by Corey Schubert and Eric La Fuente.
This rollicking gore fest focuses on the town of New Thetford and the hidden secrets that it keeps, including those secrets that house themselves in the form of deranged and disfigured maniacs.
Years after the death of her parents, Amelia follows in their investigative footsteps only to find herself and her team caught in the horrifying traps of New Thetford’s best kept secret. Amelia, with the help of her older brother Orlando,...
- 11/18/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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