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Crime thrillers following DI Tom Thorne, based on the novels by Mark Billingham.
Sleepyhead: follows DI Tom Thornes investigation into a mysterious serial killer. His first three victims ended up dead. His fourth was not so fortunate. Alison Willetts is unlucky to be alive. She has survived a stroke, deliberately induced by manipulation of pressure points on the head and neck. She can see, hear and feel, she is aware of everything going on around her, but she is unable to move or communicate. In leaving Alison alive, the police believe the killer's made his first mistake.
Scaredy Cat: is a second DI Tom Thorne thriller, where killing becomes a team sport. The film depicts a vicious, calculated murder. The killer selected his victim at Euston station, followed her home, and strangled her to death in front of her child. At the same time, in the same way, a second body is discovered at the back of Kings Cross. Thorne discovers that this is not a single serial killer he’s up against, but two of them.
Sleepyhead: follows DI Tom Thornes investigation into a mysterious serial killer. His first three victims ended up dead. His fourth was not so fortunate. Alison Willetts is unlucky to be alive. She has survived a stroke, deliberately induced by manipulation of pressure points on the head and neck. She can see, hear and feel, she is aware of everything going on around her, but she is unable to move or communicate. In leaving Alison alive, the police believe the killer's made his first mistake.
Scaredy Cat: is a second DI Tom Thorne thriller, where killing becomes a team sport. The film depicts a vicious, calculated murder. The killer selected his victim at Euston station, followed her home, and strangled her to death in front of her child. At the same time, in the same way, a second body is discovered at the back of Kings Cross. Thorne discovers that this is not a single serial killer he’s up against, but two of them.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Box Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Crime thrillers following DI Tom Thorne, based on the novels by Mark Billingham. Sleepyhead (2010): follows DI Tom Thornes investigation into a mysterious serial killer. His first three victims ended up dead. His fourth was not so fortunate. Alison Willetts is unlucky to be alive. She has survived a stroke, deliberately induced by manipulation of pressure points on the head and neck. She can see, hear and feel, she is aware of everything going on around her, but she is unable to move or communicate. In leaving Alison alive, the police believe the killer's made his first mistake. Scaredy Cat (2010): is a second DI Tom Thorne thriller, where killing becomes a team sport. The film depicts a vicious, calculated murder. The killer selected his victim at Euston station, followed her home, and strangled her to death in front of her child. At the same time, in the same way, a second body is discovered at the back of Kings Cross. Thorne discovers that this is not a single serial killer he's up against, but two of them. ...Thorne - Sleepyhead & Scaredy Cat - 2-DVD Box Set ( Thorne: Sleepy head / Thorne: Scaredy Cat )
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I am a big fan of Mark Billingham's books and was slightly nervous when I heard they were adapting Sleephead and Scaredy Cat for television. However I need not have worried both adaptions remain faithfull to the original novels and David Morrissy makes an excellent Tom Thorne. Hopefully the rest of Mark Billingham's Tom Thorne novels will be adapted soon.
Each story is 3 episodes long. The other reviewer pointed out that the last episode of Scardy Cat was missing. I have to say all 3 episodes were on my disk though the sleave has the incorrect running time (for only 2 episodes). Hopefully it looks like the problem has now been rectified. The sound and picture quality on both stories is excellent. The only down side is the lack of special features - a making of or commentary track would have been nice but it's just a minor gripe. This 2 disk set is well worth watching if you enjoy a good crime series.
Each story is 3 episodes long. The other reviewer pointed out that the last episode of Scardy Cat was missing. I have to say all 3 episodes were on my disk though the sleave has the incorrect running time (for only 2 episodes). Hopefully it looks like the problem has now been rectified. The sound and picture quality on both stories is excellent. The only down side is the lack of special features - a making of or commentary track would have been nice but it's just a minor gripe. This 2 disk set is well worth watching if you enjoy a good crime series.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After the superb performance by David Morrissey as "Bradley Headstone" in Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend", I wasn't quite sure if I could take Morrissey seriously as DI Thorne in Thorne: Sleepyhead & Scaredy Cat. But I'm glad I took the risk and bought this dvd sight unseen as I could not be sure I'd ever see it broadcast in the U.S. or via BBC America. Once again David Morrissey pulled off an excellent performance as well as the entire acting ensemble who worked together very well together. The screenplays were excellently written & the film production was fabulous!. These stories had me on the edge of my seat especially with respect to the Scaredy Cat episode. I hope to see more Thorne stories on dvd in the future and in the meantime, I'll have to give Mark Billingham's Thorne novels a read.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Okay, this is not 24 or spooks, but it is definately up there with any of Val Mcdermid's books that have been turned into T.V. films. No mean feat adapting books to the screen, but in my opinion they have done a first rate job. Excellent acting alround and a plot that keeps you glued to the screen.
So i say buy it and i hope they adapt all of Mark Billinghams books to screen.
So i say buy it and i hope they adapt all of Mark Billinghams books to screen.
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Thoroughly enjoyed both "stories". Thought the depiction of Tom Thorne very good.
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Published 22 days ago by Peter Patilla
Out of the Lion's Paw and onto TV
I'm a huge crime fiction fan so have come across most of the big names in the genre, Mark Billingham being one. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sam
dvd mark billingham
enjoyed the dvd's of the books scaredy cat and sleepyhead ; however i was really frustrating that the episodes had not been edited into one long programme but left so that it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by lindyloo
BOSTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have read all of Mark Billinghams' books and was curious to watch the TV adaptation. They nearly always are never like the book or the characters are cast as you would never... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Marti Powers
A good watch for crime buffs.
Saw this series on tv and liked so bought the dvd. have watched it several times and still like it. Different version from the books but still a good watch.
Published 4 months ago by Mcpooh12
Read the novel
This adaptation of the first Thorne novel is a great disappointment (at least for someone who enjoyed the book). Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Holmes
Excellent viewing
I enjoyed watching this dvd and found it gripping. Having read all the Thorne books I found the characters not as I had pictured them in my mind, but enjoyed it nevertheless. Read more
Published 7 months ago by pinky
Slightly disappointed
I have read all these books and loved all of them. Thorne is a well written character and the books are real page turners. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kelly A. Smith
I bailed on these...
I bailed on these about a third of the way through Sleepyhead. The villain was just too sick a creep; I didn't want to spend any time whatsoever in his company. Read more
Published 13 months ago by dizzheart
Great TV - shame about the company!
A thoroughly enjoyable adaptation of some very good books. Well filmed and presented with some extremely good acting. Well worth the money, in every way.
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Michael Adams
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