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Yes, Resurrection Man by Eoin McNamee was made into a film in 1998, directed by Marc Evans. The film was released in 1998 and is a crime thriller with a screenplay written by McNamee himself, adapted from his 1994 novel. It stars Stuart Townsend as the serial killer Victor Kelly, alongside James Nesbitt and Brenda Fricker.
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Key details about the Resurrection Man film:
Plot: The story is based on the real-life "Shankill Butchers", a Loyalist paramilitary gang in 1970s Belfast.
Tone: It is considered a dark, brutal, and often controversial film exploring violence and media exploitation during the Northern Irish Troubles.
Production: While set in Belfast, the film was largely shot in Manchester, Warrington, and Liverpool.
Reception: While it faced intense criticism and controversy upon release, it has since gained recognition as a significant Irish cult film.
