Yet Peter Mullan's film pretty much sustains it all -- the brilliance with the horror.

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The drama will also star Trainspotting actor Peter Mullan and Lord of the Rings star David Wenham.

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Daniel, who has previous acting experience on Peter Mullan's acclaimed film, Neds, and the BBC television series Waterloo Road, said he was delighted to be nominated.

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With Emily Watson and Peter Mullan.

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