Alan Clarkes drama, and Ray Winstones break-out lead performance, is brutal and depressing both in content and outlook on the British borstal system of the 70s. Scum refers to the label slapped upon young-offender and reform-school inmate, Carlin (Winstone). When he isn't being beaten up by the other boys, Ray is being beaten down by The System. He rebels against this treatment and becomes more vicious than any of his oppressors. Scum raised a young Winstones profile and helped him gain his now more notable tough guy persona. Who could forget the iconic scene in which Carlin places two snooker balls inside a sock and beats Banks and his cronies to within an inch of their lives! FALL OF THE KRAYS is in cinemas and on demand from January 1st, 2016. RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER 2 is in cinemas from December 11th, and on Steelbook, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Download from December 26th (both courtesy of Signature Entertainment).
