It Couldn't Happen Here is a surreal film directed by Jack Bond and co-written by Neil Tennant. The movie was released in 1987 and is based on the music of the popular British pop duo, Pet Shop Boys.
The narrative is centered around Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant, who play fictional versions of themselves traveling around England. They encounter various unusual and often menacing characters and events on their journey, including a giant cowboy and a preacher who turns out to be Satan.
The film's dreamlike quality is further emphasized through its use of bright colors, psychedelic images, and surreal landscapes. The plot incorporates themes of memory, nostalgia, and social commentary, with references to the decline of British industry and the political climate of the time.
The film also features several of the Pet Shop Boys' well-known songs, including "It's a Sin," "Rent," and "Always on My Mind." Though it received mixed reviews upon its release, It Couldn't Happen Here has since gained a cult following among fans of the band and is considered a unique and memorable piece of 1980s pop culture.
