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On this day in 2016 (in the United Kingdom), audiences in attendance of the Horror Channel FrightFest were treated to the theatrical premiere of Cruel Summer. Written and directed by the team of Phillip Escott and Craig Newman, the film starred Danny Miller, Reece Douglas, Natalie Martins, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Young Autism sufferer Danny enjoys the serenity and solitude of camping. That's all about to change when enraged teens Nicholas, Calvin and Julia find him, each with their own agenda for wanting to see Danny suffer."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cruel Summer earned a wee bit of attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
From Google.com:
"Cruel Summer" in 2016 refers to the British horror-drama film, written and directed by Phillip Escott and Craig Newman, which premiered at FrightFest in August 2016. The film stars Danny Miller as Danny, a teenager with autism, who becomes the target of a violent hunt in the countryside by three others who are driven by envy and lies.
Key Aspects of the 2016 Film:
- Genre:
Horror drama. - Premise:
The story is inspired by real-life events and follows Danny as he escapes the city, only to be hunted by Nicholas, who is influenced by the jealous Julia and Calvin. - Plot:
As the three close in, Nicholas's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and violent, forcing Julia and Calvin to decide whether to proceed with his deadly plan to harm Danny. - Themes:
The film explores the harrowing consequences of seemingly random violence and its impact on society. - Cast:
The film stars Danny Miller, Reece Douglas, Natalie Martins, and Richard Pawulski. - Release:
It premiered in the UK at the FrightFest film festival on August 27, 2016, and later received a US release in 2018.
-- EZ and Google.com
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