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Powerful and thought-provoking drama based on one of the most shocking crimes of the 20th century. This is the chilling story of child killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley and how they were finally brought to justice. Convicted of the torture and killing of five youngsters, the Moors Murderers remain two of the most hated figures in Britain.
See No Evil reveals the untold story and is based on two years of intensive research and interviews with detectives and the key trial witness. It is produced in consultation with the murdered children’s relatives.
Starring Maxine Peak (Shameless), Sean Harris (24 Hour Party People), Joanne Froggatt (Spooks) and George Costigan (Casualty).
"Even 40 years on, it's hard to think of a subject more likely to raise hackles and misfire. So much braver, then, for ITV to tackle it; and so much more admirable for it to have been done so superbly." - The Daily Telegraph
"While it was undoubtedly grim viewing, it had a compulsive grip that I simply couldn't shake off." - Daily Express
"...Peake's performance (as Myra Hindley) was eerily convincing." - The Mirror
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This is a powerful and affecting TV drama about the terrible events known as the Moors Murders. It is well researched, superbly written and acted, and filmed in convincing mid-1960s period style and locations.
Sean Harris, in the role of Ian Brady, looks deeply disturbing from the very start even when he is being civil, and he brilliantly conveys the murderer's cold sadism, twisted intelligence and delusions of grandeur. This is a masterful, menacing and convincing portrayal of pathological evil. As his partner in crime Myra Hindley, Maxine Peake is not at first sight as overtly unpleasant a character as we might expect, but nevertheless her portrayal of Hindley as Brady's unprincipled and enthusiastic accomplice is extremely convincing.
The story unfolds mainly though the eyes of Hindley's sister and brother-in-law, the unfairly maligned David and Maureen Smith, who turned in the killers to the police in spite of the great risk to themselves. By doing so they ensured that no more children and young people would be brutally murdered, yet the subsequent effects on their own lives were devastating. Again, the couple are powerfully portrayed by Joanne Froggatt and Michael McNulty.
And then there are the police. George Costigan is superb as the resourceful and determined DCI Joe Mounsey, who with his equally able team stays on the case of the missing children long after his superiors have lost interest. His role is well contrasted with some of his colleagues, with frank portrayals of those who were busy accusing the wrong people or at best dragging their feet, unable to make connections or simply not all that bothered about children going missing.
The murders themselves are not shown on screen with the exception of the last, that of Edward Evans, seen briefly through the horrified eyes of David Smith. Nevertheless the build-up of misery as the events unfold is devastating, not least in its effect on the Smith family. Proper attention is also given and tribute paid to each of the five known murder victims and their families, and we are reminded very effectively of the shattering consequences of Brady and Hindley's serial killings upon the lives of so many people.
This drama makes for rivetting viewing, but be warned - like the real events that it portrays, this is a profoundly upsetting story. So unless you are as tough as nails or as cold-hearted as Ian Brady, you'll probably need a box of hankies beside you as you watch. But that is as it should be, so all credit to the makers of this compelling and unbearably sad production.
Sean Harris, in the role of Ian Brady, looks deeply disturbing from the very start even when he is being civil, and he brilliantly conveys the murderer's cold sadism, twisted intelligence and delusions of grandeur. This is a masterful, menacing and convincing portrayal of pathological evil. As his partner in crime Myra Hindley, Maxine Peake is not at first sight as overtly unpleasant a character as we might expect, but nevertheless her portrayal of Hindley as Brady's unprincipled and enthusiastic accomplice is extremely convincing.
The story unfolds mainly though the eyes of Hindley's sister and brother-in-law, the unfairly maligned David and Maureen Smith, who turned in the killers to the police in spite of the great risk to themselves. By doing so they ensured that no more children and young people would be brutally murdered, yet the subsequent effects on their own lives were devastating. Again, the couple are powerfully portrayed by Joanne Froggatt and Michael McNulty.
And then there are the police. George Costigan is superb as the resourceful and determined DCI Joe Mounsey, who with his equally able team stays on the case of the missing children long after his superiors have lost interest. His role is well contrasted with some of his colleagues, with frank portrayals of those who were busy accusing the wrong people or at best dragging their feet, unable to make connections or simply not all that bothered about children going missing.
The murders themselves are not shown on screen with the exception of the last, that of Edward Evans, seen briefly through the horrified eyes of David Smith. Nevertheless the build-up of misery as the events unfold is devastating, not least in its effect on the Smith family. Proper attention is also given and tribute paid to each of the five known murder victims and their families, and we are reminded very effectively of the shattering consequences of Brady and Hindley's serial killings upon the lives of so many people.
This drama makes for rivetting viewing, but be warned - like the real events that it portrays, this is a profoundly upsetting story. So unless you are as tough as nails or as cold-hearted as Ian Brady, you'll probably need a box of hankies beside you as you watch. But that is as it should be, so all credit to the makers of this compelling and unbearably sad production.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
"See No Evil" really is a marvellous, well researched and thought provoking drama on the moors murders case. It is a must see film for anybody with an interest in the crimes of Brady and Hindley and makes for gripping but often uncomfortable viewing. It is well acted out and one can really feel the pain in which the victims' families must have gone through. In all, this is one great television drama that I can highly recommened for all true crime buffs.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
For the price, one of the best dramas covering this subject, made with the approval of surviving family members and other surviving personalities.
All roles portrayed are thoroughly convincing, and the nature of the drama is very sensitively handled.
My only criticism is the change of music from the original transmission. This may be due to copyright issues, but it doesn't work. Music for opening scene is changed, the music when the two sisters have a dance together on the moors is different and doesn't synch with the dance movements, and changing the little drummer's song to the lesser known chorale at the end of the infamous tape recording really loses some dramatic impact at such a crucial part of the proceedings. I would add that the tape recording issuenisnalso handled extremely sensitively, and we only hear this musical extract to make us realise that the detectives have just listened to the most evil recording in history. That's why the change of music is poor.
For anyone interested in the subject material, this dramatisation is a must.
All roles portrayed are thoroughly convincing, and the nature of the drama is very sensitively handled.
My only criticism is the change of music from the original transmission. This may be due to copyright issues, but it doesn't work. Music for opening scene is changed, the music when the two sisters have a dance together on the moors is different and doesn't synch with the dance movements, and changing the little drummer's song to the lesser known chorale at the end of the infamous tape recording really loses some dramatic impact at such a crucial part of the proceedings. I would add that the tape recording issuenisnalso handled extremely sensitively, and we only hear this musical extract to make us realise that the detectives have just listened to the most evil recording in history. That's why the change of music is poor.
For anyone interested in the subject material, this dramatisation is a must.
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see no evil
personally i was disappointed with the film.
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cold and chilling,not for the faint hearted.
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Published 4 months ago by killorglin
As advertised.
The product took longer to arrive than anticipated, but on arrival it was in good condition, as stated in the advertisement.
Published 21 months ago by Blandish
Horrifically chilling but outstanding
Being of a younger generation, i can scarcely comprehend the horror that these crimes induced at the time - that is until I saw theis film. Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. Topping
disappointing
Sorry, but this was a very disappointing film. Badly researched and executed. Total waste of money.
Published 24 months ago by Tink
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This DVD is one of the best I have seen in a long time, I found this very informative If you are interested in True Crime, BUY IT.
Published on 18 Feb 2010 by JOHN GREEN
Chilling depiction.
Very accurate period (1965-66) detail for the time of the Moors Murders saga. Hyde town hall had the magistrates court, police-cells and (then) mortuary in all it's grim red brick... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by Mr. B. Fraser
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Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Mrs. P. A. Badger
Dissapointing
This had the potential to be a good film. The main problem is that it focuses too much on Hindley's sister and not on the dynamic that existed bewteen Brady and Hindley. Read more
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