British Independent Thrillers Research

An independent film, or 'indie' film, is usually a film produced on a low budget by a small company/movie studio. Independent films are often easy to notice by their content and they tend to contain a lot of the ideas and the vision that the writer originally had. For this reason they aren't changed to suit the box office needs - they can just be creative because normally independent film makers tend not to care so much about the revenue they receive from the film but about making it and getting the finished product how they want it to be - it is more of a passion for film making than money that drives these projects.

Below are a number of british independently made films of the thriller genre and their trailers:
This is England


The official website is: http://www.thisisenglandmovie.co.uk/
Synopsis of film from www.amazon.co.uk:
Set during the summer of 1983, THIS IS ENGLAND is the poignant story of Shaun, an unpopular kid who discovers a sense of belonging among a group of peaceful skinheads.

Having lost his father during the Falklands Conflict, Shaun sees something of a father figure in Woody, the gang's leader. However, the warmth and affection is short-lived, as Combo – a former member of the group, and radical right-wing racist is released from prison and divides the friends with his deeply disturbed outlook. Whereas Woody had strived to bring everyone together through their love of music, Combo seeks to mobilise a force, with his sights set on spreading chaos and hatred.

At only 12 years of age, and of volatile frame of mind, Shaun is susceptible to Combo's charismatic, yet gravely dangerous philosophising. As adulthood beckons and with Combo's rage manifesting into stark violence, Shaun will have to decide which side of the line he's going to stand.

The Wind That Shakes The Barley


The official website is: http://www.thewindthatshakesthebarley.co.uk/
Synopsis of film from website:
Ireland 1920: workers from field and country unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless "Black and Tan" squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland's bid for independence.

Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom.

As the freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.