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Suburban Mayhem (2006)
Director: Paul Goldman
Cast: Emily Barclay, Steve Bastoni, Laurence Breuls, Michael Dorman
Runtime95 min
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Can you really get away with murder? Welcome to the world of Katrina, a 19-year-old single mum who's planning to do just that. Katrina lives in a world of petty crime, fast cars, manicures and blow-jobs. A master manipulator of men living at home with her father in suburban Golden Grove, Katrina will stop at nothing to get what she wants - even murder.
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Suburban Mayhem, a 2006 Australian drama-thriller directed by Paul Goldman, received mixed reviews from critics. The film explores the story of a manipulative 19-year-old single mother who will stop at nothing to get what she wants, even if it means murder. While the film's themes and performances have been praised, its dark and gritty nature has divided audiences, with the film holding a 5.8/10 rating on IMDb.
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Director Paul Goldman's 2006 thriller Suburban Mayhem offers a gripping, morally complex exploration of a manipulative young single mother's descent into violence, anchored by Emily Barclay's riveting performance. Fans of dark character studies and blends of drama and suspense will find this film's layered depiction of suburban malaise and the lengths one will go to get what they want to be a distinctive and thought-provoking experience.
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Suburban Mayhem is a 2006 Australian comedy thriller film directed by Paul Goldman and written by Alice Bell. Starring Emily Barclay, Michael Dorman, Anthony Hayes, Robert Morgan, Steve Bastoni, Mia Wasikowska and Genevieve Lemon, the film follows Katrina Skinner (Barclay), a 19-year-old single mother with a long history of petty crimes who plots to murder her father John (Morgan) after he threatens to take custody of her child away from her due to her wild lifestyle and negligent behaviour.
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