2009 - 82 mins. - Rated R
D: Jeffrey Gerritsen, John V. Soto
C: Christopher Egan, Emma Lung, Brooke Harman, Christian Clark, Jenna Lind, Kane Manera, Elwyn Edwards, Luke Hewitt, Kerry-Ella McAullay, Gemma Pranita
A one night stand turns deadly for a college student when he sleeps with the niece of the person he is house sitting for.
What might seem like a standard film premise is given a nice horror twist. The first half is a little bit slow at times. The principal setting of Crush could have been used more effectively to create an eerie atmosphere. However, once the plot develops, Crush comes alive with energy and momentum. Crush becomes this rollercoaster ride of suspense. Emma Lung and Christopher Egan generate some fireworks with dynamic confrontational scenes. There is effective stalking scenes between protagonist and antagonist. A memorable dream sequence really hits the spot in creating tension and unease. And the finale is refreshingly unexpected.
D: Jeffrey Gerritsen, John V. Soto
C: Christopher Egan, Emma Lung, Brooke Harman, Christian Clark, Jenna Lind, Kane Manera, Elwyn Edwards, Luke Hewitt, Kerry-Ella McAullay, Gemma Pranita
A one night stand turns deadly for a college student when he sleeps with the niece of the person he is house sitting for.
What might seem like a standard film premise is given a nice horror twist. The first half is a little bit slow at times. The principal setting of Crush could have been used more effectively to create an eerie atmosphere. However, once the plot develops, Crush comes alive with energy and momentum. Crush becomes this rollercoaster ride of suspense. Emma Lung and Christopher Egan generate some fireworks with dynamic confrontational scenes. There is effective stalking scenes between protagonist and antagonist. A memorable dream sequence really hits the spot in creating tension and unease. And the finale is refreshingly unexpected.
- 6/27/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Crush DVD Artwork
Directors: John Soto and Jeffrey Gerritsen.
Writer: John Soto.
John Soto's (Needle, Prey) Crush is a thriller film from Australia that puts Christopher Egan in the central role of an isolated housesitter. The film pays homage to Fatal Attraction with the tagline "Attraction Can Be Fatal," and the film offers a unique twist on the love affair gone very wrong angle. As well, the soundtrack enhances a visually appealing film from cinematographer Richard Malins (Stump, Crush).
The film's storyline centrally involves Julian (Egan), a prize winning martial arts champion. Egan is a multi-faceted character with a love for the drink and an occasional beautiful woman. These very human weaknesses land Julian in hot waters with his girlfriend, employer, teacher, and coach when Julian turns to the sexy Anna (Emma Lung) for intimacy and excitement.
Christopher Egan as Julian and Christian Clark as Wesley - Movie StillAndrew L.
Directors: John Soto and Jeffrey Gerritsen.
Writer: John Soto.
John Soto's (Needle, Prey) Crush is a thriller film from Australia that puts Christopher Egan in the central role of an isolated housesitter. The film pays homage to Fatal Attraction with the tagline "Attraction Can Be Fatal," and the film offers a unique twist on the love affair gone very wrong angle. As well, the soundtrack enhances a visually appealing film from cinematographer Richard Malins (Stump, Crush).
The film's storyline centrally involves Julian (Egan), a prize winning martial arts champion. Egan is a multi-faceted character with a love for the drink and an occasional beautiful woman. These very human weaknesses land Julian in hot waters with his girlfriend, employer, teacher, and coach when Julian turns to the sexy Anna (Emma Lung) for intimacy and excitement.
Christopher Egan as Julian and Christian Clark as Wesley - Movie StillAndrew L.
- 6/28/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Phase 4 Films will distribute the sexual revenge thriller Crush on DVD July 13th to North American audiences and this first clip shows Emma Lung as Anna seducing Julian (Christopher Egan), an already attached housesitter. Shot in Australia, Crush also includes a supernatural element, which is likely witchcraft, in an independently shot feature from Nexus 6 Films. Comparable to Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction and others Crush will be available shortly and can be enjoyed in this early feature length trailer below.
The synopsis for the film here:
"Julian, an exchange student and disgraced martial arts champion, is seduced by a mysterious and beautiful woman, Anna, while house-sitting a lavish mansion. Anna's infatuation and obsessive behavior soon turns Julian's life into a living hell here not even his martial arts skills can save him" (Phase 4).
Release Date: July 13th.
Director: Jeffrey Gerritsen, and John Soto.
Producer: Deidre Kitcher.
Cast: Christopher Egan, Emma Lung,...
The synopsis for the film here:
"Julian, an exchange student and disgraced martial arts champion, is seduced by a mysterious and beautiful woman, Anna, while house-sitting a lavish mansion. Anna's infatuation and obsessive behavior soon turns Julian's life into a living hell here not even his martial arts skills can save him" (Phase 4).
Release Date: July 13th.
Director: Jeffrey Gerritsen, and John Soto.
Producer: Deidre Kitcher.
Cast: Christopher Egan, Emma Lung,...
- 6/9/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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