Through the early nineties The Essex Boys were one of the most feared crime syndicates in the south of England, maintaining a brutal hold over the drug traffic in the region until the three kingpins of the organization were found dead in an SUV, all three shot in the head at close range with a shotgun.
It's a compelling story, one that's hit the big screen before - a 2000 film effort starred Sean Bean and Tom Wilkinson - and it's back with a strong blend of grit and style in Sacha Bennett's Bonded By Blood.
It's a compelling story, one that's hit the big screen before - a 2000 film effort starred Sean Bean and Tom Wilkinson - and it's back with a strong blend of grit and style in Sacha Bennett's Bonded By Blood.
Freshly out on DVD you can check out the trailer below.In Essex, England, 1995, a small group of men dominate the local crime scene through fear and uncompromising brutality. Tony Tucker, Patrick Tate and Craig Rolfe are the most feared criminals across the south of England, infamous for their monopoly over the local drugs trade and popular club scene.
But in a world where loyalties are constantly tested and vast fortunes are at stake, your closest friend can quickly become your worst enemy. Before long, the boys find themselves in a life or death situation that will lead to their inevitable downfall.