White Settlers

Eden Lake meets You're Next. After moving to Scotland, a nice married couple from England has to defend themselves from unfriendly attackers, first in their home and then in the adjacent woods. In recent years we have seen many blends of home invasion and hixploitation, and the script in this one checks all the mandatory boxes. It’s nicely made, most of the action takes place at night, and there’s plenty of tension and atmosphere, even if the viewer can’t avoid the feeling of déjà vu. What puts it slightly above the forgettable average is the climax in the last scene and the funny context of last year’s referendum about the independence of Scotland. (04/05/2015)