Cruel Hands
Synopsis
Maria and her 12-year-old son, Dai, seek refuge in an abandoned farmhouse after fleeing from her violent husband, Jason. As fires rage across the region and emergency services struggle to locate the missing family, Maria tries to build a safe new life for Dai, while Jason embarks on a relentless quest to find them.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-23
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Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 24, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Al Kalyk
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Kalyk, Al Kalyk
- Original Score
- Alvidrez
- Original Title
- Cruel Hands
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Belmore Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Kalyk
Matthew Kalyk, Al Kalyk
Alvidrez
Charlie Cole
Tucker Morrison, Philip Horn
Ashley McLeod, Al Kalyk, Gabrielle Joosten, Kristian Moliere, Grant Hardie
Department Leadership Roster
Al Kalyk
Director
Matthew Kalyk
Writer
Al Kalyk
Writer
Ashley McLeod
Producer
Al Kalyk
Producer
Charlie Cole
Director of Photography
Eleanora Figueroa Steiner
Production Design
Tucker Morrison
Editor
Philip Horn
Editor
Alvidrez
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Cruel Hands about?
Maria and her 12-year-old son, Dai, seek refuge in an abandoned farmhouse after fleeing from her violent husband, Jason. As fires rage across the region and emergency services struggle to locate the missing family, Maria tries to build a safe new life for Dai, while Jason embarks on a relentless quest to find them.
Who directed Cruel Hands?
Cruel Hands was directed by Al Kalyk.
Who stars in Cruel Hands?
The principal cast of Cruel Hands includes Mavournee Hazel, Diesel La Torraca, Harry Greenwood, Geneviève Lemon, Josh McConville.
When was Cruel Hands released and how long is it?
Cruel Hands was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Cruel Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cruel Hands was composed by Alvidrez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cruel Hands?
Cruel Hands holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).