Shallow Grave

film by Boyle [1994]

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Shallow Grave is a 1994 crime thriller and the first feature film directed by Danny Boyle. The film stars Ewan McGregor as Alex Law, one of three flatmates who discover a dead body in their apartment along with a suitcase full of money. The discovery leads to a descent into paranoia and violence as the flatmates turn on each other. The film was noted for its energetic visual style and dark humor, establishing Boyle as a director and launching McGregor's film career.12

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…helming his first feature film, Shallow Grave (1994). The crime thriller—written by John Hodge, who became a frequent collaborator—was noted for its energetic visual style, which became a trademark of Boyle’s work.
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…helming his first feature film, Shallow Grave (1994). The crime thriller—written by John Hodge, who became a frequent collaborator—was noted for its energetic visual style, which became a trademark of Boyle’s work.
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