CRUSHED REVIEWS:
“A Solid Debut” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Crushed, a new independent Australian feature that is one of the most wine-centric movies ever made – as well as being a tense, bloody mystery thriller.” – The Australian
“If you are a lover of good crime thrillers then Crushed is a must watch. With a beautifully written screenplay that keeps the audience guessing…Crushed is a film you must hunt down on VOD.” – Heavy Music Magazine
“complete with beautiful cinematography and some exceptional performances from her cast. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a mystery flick contain so much underneath its hood (deception, ulterior motives, and decent kills), all the time keeping it’s eye on the prize, which is a gratifying conclusion” – Dread Central
“The rural setting is one of the film’s best assets, contributing to the atmosphere of alienation and helplessness which benefited some of the more higher-paced drama.” – FilmInk
“This is an absolutely brilliant little crime thriller” – Subculture Entertainment
“4.5 stars…Crushed is stylish and well-done, with a human cast, excellent score and subtle attention to theme. It’s a good thriller that features an unlikely setting: a vineyard…I highly suggest you rent this film. It’s good.” – That’s Not Current
“For those seeking an engaging thriller with a unique backdrop full of local color and a surprising climax, to boot, Crushed is well worth seeking out.” – Gruesome Magazine
Synopsis: A young woman returns home to her family vineyard after her father dies in an accident on the winery. But when his death is ruled a murder and her mother becomes the prime suspect she must uncover the truth.
Crushed was filmed on location over the summer of 2013/2014 in the beautiful Australian wine region of Mudgee, New South Wales.
Starring: Sarah Bishop, Les Hill, Roxane Wilson, Millie Spencer-Brown and Remy Brand
Writer & Director: Megan Riakos
Producers: Megan Riakos, Sarah Bishop & Robbie Miles
Cinematographer: Michael Steel
Production Designer: Cate Rann
Editor: Anil Griffin
Composer: Aaron Kenny
Sound Supervisor: Damian Del Borrello
NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD – iTunes, Google Play in Australia, New Zealand and North America.
www.crushedfilm.com
2016 Australian Theatrical Tour ( details here):
- Tuesday 15 March – SYDNEY
- Wednesday 16 March – ADELAIDE
- Thursday 17 March – MELBOURNE
- Wednesday 23 March – TOWNSVILLE
- Thursday 24 March – CENTRAL COAST
- Tuesday 29 March – TEMORA
- Tuesday 29 March – TEMORA student screening
- Thursday 31 March – COOTAMUNDRA
- Sunday 3 April – GOLDCOAST (morning session)
- Sunday 3 April – GOLDCOAST (afternoon session)
- Monday 4 April – SYDNEY (AACTA screening)
- Tuesday 5 April – MELBOURNE (AACTA screening)
- Wednesday 6 April – BRISBANE
- Sunday 17 April – HOBART
- Monday 18 April – CANBERRA
- Saturday 23 April – MUDGEE
- Sunday 24 April – MUDGEE
- Sunday 24 April – BLUE MOUNTAINS
- Sunday 1 May – MARGARET RIVER
- Wednesday 4 May – SYDNEY
Festivals:
- Montreal World Film Festival, Canada 2015 – WORLD PREMIERE
- Melbourne Underground Film Festival, Australia 2015
- Lebanese Film Festival, Australia 2015
- Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival, USA 2015
- Napa Valley Film Festival, USA 2015
- Fantastic Planet Film Festival, Australia 2015
- Miami International Film Festival, USA 2016
- Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada 2016
- Gold Coast Film Festival, Australia 2016
Awards:
- Winner – Best Australian Director – Fantastic Planet Film Festival
- Winner – Best Thriller Feature – Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival
- Winner – Best Actress – Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival,
- Nomination – Golden Zenith for debut feature – Montreal World Film Festival
- Nomination – Best Film – Melbourne Underground Film Festival
- Nomination – Best Actress – Melbourne Underground Film Festival
- Nomination – Best Cinematography – Melbourne Underground Film Festival
- Nomination – Best Screenplay – Melbourne Underground Film Festival
- Nomination – Best Director – Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival
- Nomination – Best Screenply – Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival
- Nomination – Best Australian Feature – Fantastic Planet Film Festival