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Cruel Summer (2016)

| Drama, Horror, Thriller | 27 February 2018 (USA)
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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.

Directors:

Phillip Escott, Craig Newman

Writers:

Phillip Escott, Craig Newman

Stars:

Danny Miller, Reece Douglas, Natalie Martins | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview:
Danny Miller Danny Miller ... Nicholas
Reece Douglas Reece Douglas ... Calvin
Natalie Martins Natalie Martins ... Julia
Gary Knowles Gary Knowles ... Danny's Dad
Grace Dixon Grace Dixon ... Danny's Mum
Thomas Conning Thomas Conning ... Shop Keeper (as Thomas 'Verb T' Conning)
Richard Pawulski ... Danny
Leah Rees Leah Rees ... Calvin's Mum
Sabrina Dickens ... Girlfriend / Lisa (voice)
Josh Hopkins Josh Hopkins ... Arcade Teenager
Melanie Stephens Melanie Stephens ... Calvin's Mum (voice)
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Storyline

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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autism | countryside | camping | escape | lie | See All (82) »

Taglines:

One Day Changes Everything

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Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 February 2018 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Жестокое лето See more »

Filming Locations:

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, UK See more »

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Production Co:

441 Films, Bang Post Production, Dogs Of Annwn See more »
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Color

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2.35 : 1
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Extremely hard to watch😪
22 June 2019 | by shericlemons-88448 – See all my reviews

This movie is one of the hardest movies to watch... In fact, I had to stop watching it after the horrific attack on that poor boy. It really saddens me that this world has such cruel people in it. I will never forget this movie. My prayers go to him and his family. May God bless his soul😇
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