Wasteman – TRAILER

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The film Wasteman immediately establishes its intense nature with a brutal opening scene: two prisoners nearly kill a fellow inmate by repeatedly hitting him with a television, reminiscent of a similar scene in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. This scene earns the film its 18 certificate and sets the stage for the story to come. After the attack, Taylor (David Jonsson) finds himself sharing a cell with Dee (Tom Blyth), who quickly asserts his dominance. Taylor should be worried, as Dee aims to take over the drug trade within the prison wing, specifically targeting the operation run by the two prisoners who assaulted the previous cellmate.

Taylor is hoping to be released on parole, so staying out of trouble is crucial for his chances. However, Dee’s arrival threatens his low profile and puts his parole at risk. If he can stay out of trouble, he might finally be able to reconnect with his son, Blyth, offering a positive outcome from his time in prison, but now that possibility is in danger.

Those Wasteman prisoners….

Dee presents a strong, manipulative exterior and is focused on achieving his own goals. He appears cooperative with Taylor, helping him reach out to his son Blyth for the first time, but this is simply a tactic. Dee’s assistance will eventually backfire, jeopardizing his chances of parole and creating a no-win situation with potentially deadly consequences, regardless of the choice he makes.

Acting up…..

The film hinges on outstanding performances from its two leads. Jonsson is incredible as a prisoner who, after years behind bars, finally tastes freedom and hopes for a fresh start with a family. It’s devastating to watch his chance at happiness slip away, thanks to his selfish cellmate, brilliantly played by Tom Blyth as a disturbingly manipulative sociopath. The two actors share a captivating chemistry on screen.

See it ?

Many British prison films, like ‘Brosnan’, ‘McVicar’, and ‘Hunger’, are based on true stories. ‘Wasteman’, though fictional, feels incredibly realistic in how it portrays prison life – the rules, the power dynamics, and the ever-present danger of violence. This strong debut film from director Cal McMau and writers Hunter Andrews and Eoin Doran makes ‘Wasteman’ one of the most compelling prison dramas in recent years.

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2026-02-18 03:23