High Stakes

A girl named Lydia gives shelter to a young boy who has probably met with an accident. She takes him home for help. However, things change for Lydia as the boy murders her father. Shocked and grief-stricken she runs to the local church.

Directed by Peter Ferris, High Stakes leans on a strong ensemble — Charlie Bird, Paul Clash, Lewis Rhys Davies — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2008.