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Cactus

Play trailer Cactus 2008,  Crime/ Drama/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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The courage of a kidnapper and his victim are tested.

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Jennie Punter Globe and Mail Mar 12, 2010
2/4
Cactus thrives on sparse dialogue and scant backstory, so the flood of information in the final act waters down what is otherwise a dark outback thriller. Go to Full Review
Sura Wood The Hollywood Reporter Oct 21, 2008
Suspenseful misadventure gets off to a roaring start but doesn't deliver the goods. Go to Full Review
Jim Schembri The Age (Australia) Jun 8, 2008
2.5/5
The cinematography is terrific and one inspired scene involves the use of the Wiggles as an instrument of torture. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Feb 10, 2011
1.5/4
...Cactus feels like a short that's been awkwardly expanded to feature length. Go to Full Review
Liz Braun Jam! Movies Mar 12, 2010
2.5/5
Cactus is the sort of film that grabs your attention from the beginning and holds on tight almost throughout, but vanishes from your mind the minute it's over. Go to Full Review
Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film Jun 29, 2009
3.5/5
A lean and moody road-trip thriller, which though a little uneven, is nevertheless a deft piece of filmmaking. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Jasmine Yuen Carrucan

Director

Travis McMahon

John

David Lyons

Eli

Bryan Brown

Rosco

Shane Jacobson

Thommo

Daniel Krige

Mal

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Movie Info

Synopsis The courage of a kidnapper and his victim are tested.
Director
Jasmine Yuen Carrucan
Producer
Paul Sullivan
Screenwriter
Jasmine Yuen Carrucan
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
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