Cruel Hands

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Cruel Hands

Jul 2026

1h 36m

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Brett Arnold

At the Movies Again

11h

A tense nail-biting thriller, but it's also deeper than that.

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Joel Copling

Spectrum Culture

Jul 28

The screenplay for Cruel Hands immediately tells us everything we need to know about this brief but potent thriller.

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

Jul 24

3/4

Kalyk's feature directorial debut is bolstered by the acknowledgment of the psychological toll its villain has inflicted and continues to inflict upon his primary victims.

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

Jul 21

B

The movie remains powerful as it heads toward inevitable tragedy.

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Debopriyaa Dutta

High on Films

Jul 7

3.5/5

[The] interplay between troubling exposure and punishing isolation is the beating heart of Cruel Hands, which handles its emotional heft with a lot of grace and maturity.

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B P

@Bradster69 1d

Not Bad, but Not My Favorite

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Devyn R

@DevynRayan Jul 27

This movie is amazing!!!

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Monoj D

@Mr_Billions Jul 24

A Brutal Thriller That Keeps You Hooked Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9/10) Cruel Hands is an intense and gripping film that delivers powerful performances, strong suspense, and emotional depth. The story keeps you invested with its tense atmosphere and compelling characters, making every moment feel impactful. If you're a fan of hard-hitting thrillers with memorable storytelling, this is a movie you shouldn't miss. Highly recommended—give it a watch and experience the journey for yourself!

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 24

Success in 1 hour and 39 minutes.

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Jessie H

@joe_danger Jul 23

Al Kalyk has announced himself as one of the most exciting new filmmakers to watch.

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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.

Director: Al Kalyk
Producer: Ashley McLeod, Al Kalyk
Screenwriter: Al Kalyk, Matthew Kalyk
Distributor: Dark Sky Films
Production Co: ACM Films, Belmore Pictures
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 24, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 24, 2026
Runtime: 1h 36m

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