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An Australian journalist (Barry Newman) learns terrorists have planted a nuclear bomb in a building somewhere in Sydney.

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Tracy Allen PopHorror.com 03/31/2020
4/10
I was hoping to see an In The Mouth Of Madness-type of spiral into blood-drenched insanity. What I got was a stressed out guy with a messed up life who couldn't stop imagining ghastly, grisly scenes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/27/2012 A horror writer cracks under the intense pressure to capitalize on his hot status in the film industry. His cocaine-using wife and kids needing help with their homework only make things worse. Thanks to our Canadian content laws for tv and radio, I recognized Carole Pope and Rough Trade quickly as the punk group. See more 05/28/2012 A horror writer cracks under the intense pressure to capitalize on his hot status in the film industry. His cocaine-using wife and kids needing help with their homework only make things worse. Thanks to our Canadian content laws for tv and radio, I recognized Carole Pope and Rough Trade quickly as the punk group. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Arch Nicholson

Director

Barry Newman

Barney Duncan

Trisha Noble

Gillian Boles

Bill Kerr

William Ashby

Bruce Spence

Towie

Alwyn Kurts

Jack McGinty

Movie Info

Synopsis An Australian journalist (Barry Newman) learns terrorists have planted a nuclear bomb in a building somewhere in Sydney.
Director
Arch Nicholson
Producer
Hal McElroy
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m