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Angels and Insects

"An elegant seduction. An erotic deception. A stunning revelation."

In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home. There, William tries to continue his work, but is distracted by Alabaster's seductive daughter, Eugenia. William and Eugenia begin a torrid romance, but as the couple become closer, the young scientist begins to realize that dark, disturbing things are happening behind the closed doors of the Alabaster manor.

Top Cast

  • Mark Rylance

    Mark Rylance

    William Adamson

  • Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Matty Crompton

  • Patsy Kensit

    Patsy Kensit

    Eugenia Alabaster Adamson

  • Jeremy Kemp

    Jeremy Kemp

    Sir Harald Alabaster

  • Douglas Henshall

    Douglas Henshall

    Edgar Alabaster

  • Annette Badland

    Annette Badland

    Lady Alabaster

  • Chris Larkin

    Chris Larkin

    Robin

  • Anna Massey

    Anna Massey

    Miss Mead

  • Saskia Wickham

    Saskia Wickham

    Rowena Alabaster

Overview

In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home. There, William tries to continue his work, but is distracted by Alabaster's seductive daughter, Eugenia. William and Eugenia begin a torrid romance, but as the couple become closer, the young scientist begins to realize that dark, disturbing things are happening behind the closed doors of the Alabaster manor.

Rating

6.2 / 10
57 Reviews
2 Popular

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