Cruel Summer (2016) Horror Thriller Drama
Cruel Summer (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.93/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
Cruel Summer Plot Synopsis:
Danny (Richard Pawulski), a teenager with autism, escapes the inner city for the beautiful countryside as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Little does he know, that bitter Nicholas (Danny Miller) is hunting him, stemming from a lie created by the enamoured and envious Julia (Natalie Martins) and Calvin (Reece Douglas). As the three close in on Danny, Nicholas' behaviour becomes increasingly erratic and violent, and Julia and Calvin must decide whether to go through with Nicholas' deadly plan.
Cruel Summer (2016) is co-directed by Phillip Escott and Craig Newman. Based on the true events where an autistic boy is harassed by three teenagers out to make him suffer. Danny Miller, Reece Douglas, and Richard Pawulski star in Cruel Summer.
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Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Country: United Kingdom
Writers: Phillip Escott, Craig Newman
Producers: Chris Crow, Phillip Escott, Sean Langton, David Lloyd, Paul McFadden, Craig Newman, John Newman, Doug Sinclair
Musicians: Josef Prygodzicz
Cinematographers: Lucas Tucknott
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Cruel Summer Plot Synopsis:
Danny (Richard Pawulski), a teenager with autism, escapes the inner city for the beautiful countryside as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Little does he know, that bitter Nicholas (Danny Miller) is hunting him, stemming from a lie created by the enamoured and envious Julia (Natalie Martins) and Calvin (Reece Douglas). As the three close in on Danny, Nicholas' behaviour becomes increasingly erratic and violent, and Julia and Calvin must decide whether to go through with Nicholas' deadly plan.
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Cruel Summer (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
Cruel Summer Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Miller | ... | Nicholas |
| Reece Douglas | ... | Calvin |
| Natalie Martins | ... | Julia |
| Gary Knowles | ... | Danny''s Dad |
| Grace Dixon | ... | Danny''s Mum |
| Thomas Conning | ... | Shop Keeper (as Thomas ''Verb T'' Conning) |
| Richard Pawulski | ... | Danny |
| Leah Rees | ... | Calvin''s Mum |
| Sabrina Dickens | ... | Girlfriend / Lisa (voice) |
| Josh Hopkins | ... | Arcade Teenager |
| Melanie Stephens | ... | Calvin''s Mum (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Danny Miller – Nicholas
- Reece Douglas – Calvin
- Natalie Martins – Julia
- Gary Knowles – Danny''s Dad
- Grace Dixon – Danny''s Mum
- Thomas Conning – Shop Keeper (as Thomas ''Verb T'' Conning)
- Richard Pawulski – Danny
- Leah Rees – Calvin''s Mum
- Sabrina Dickens (b. July 10, 1988) – Girlfriend / Lisa (voice)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Josh Hopkins – Arcade Teenager
- Melanie Stephens – Calvin''s Mum (voice)
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