an excellent interpretation of jim thompson novel and this neo noir thriller have all the requisite element derange ex boxer turn drifter and alcoholic widow with sinister desire and ex cop turn small time crook and and a kidnap plot destine for doom . yet and the film never cross into cliche country and but remain fresh and intriguing . the performance be all superb and particularly bruce dern role a the wicked sleazeball and uncle bud . there be a tense uncertainty to the film movement which and intentional or not and add to the grim proceeding . highly recommended .