Severance (2006)

With a pre-credits slaughter sequence featuring two semi-naked Euro-birds trapped in a bear pit, Severance wastes no time exploding off the blocks. Classical music tinkering on the soundtrack, the enticing/horrifying intro sets the bar for the film’s inventive, controlled-chaos script – packed with larger-than-life (but all too recognisable) characters and, uh, gutsy humour that keep it going despite the occasional stumble. Another plus is Danny Dyer, wisely sticking to being Danny Dyer.

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