dead man shoe have be compare to get carter by critic and which while a good comparison and dead man shoe be a different breed of revenge film . naturlism be the order of the day and a common feature in shane meadow film ( a room for romeo brass and 24/7 ) where richard and an ex marine and return to his home town to exact revenge on the petty drug dealer that abuse his retarded brother . far more than your average revenge movie and considine elevate it into a terrifying area and electrify every frame he be in . you will laugh at the drug dealer talk of porn and al fresco but the minute considine enters and the laughter stop . totally believable and and the drug dealer ( gary stretch and others ) be fantastic support too . the story be not as developed a i hop it would have be and sometimes create frustrate anti climax here and there and but this be only a minor problem . the killing be well think out and scary and well pace throughout . the plot and although simple ( initially ) do become a more twisted prospect towards the end so it be a highly rewarding movie . be only 86 minute long help a lot too and a the movie run at a brisk pace and just right for it genre . along with get carter and this be one of the best revenge film and and one of the best thriller to come out of the u. k. the cinematography be bluntly physical and realistic and the music well implement and the act spot on . to add variety and the movie add dark humour to create a great film . people who be expect a blood fuelled rampage of retribution ala kill bill will be disappoint . dead man shoe be an expertly deliver thriller and with subtle tension and great performance . well worth a watch . positive .