Crow Valley
Crow Valley

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Crow Valley

2022
Movie
81 min
English

Mountain biker Benny Jones sets off on a weekend ride to remote Crow Valley but is knocked off his bike in a brutal hit and run. He wakes badly injured in an abandoned cabin where he meets young hiker Greta. When her lies and sanity start to unravel he finds himself in a desperate fight for survival.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: Gwenlaive DavisGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

When a promising young journalist arrives in a remote Australian outback town to investigate a series of unsolved disappearances, she uncovers a dark conspiracy intertwined with the town's hidden past. As she delves deeper, she finds herself increasingly entangled in the secrets of Crow Valley and its enigmatic inhabitants, putting her own life at risk. The investigation becomes a race against time as the line between truth and deception blurs.

Critical Reception

Crow Valley received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at its atmospheric tension and performances, especially from Shabana Azmi. Some critics found the pacing occasionally slow and the resolution somewhat predictable, but many lauded its ambitious storytelling and exploration of complex themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Shabana Azmi's performance was a standout, adding depth and gravitas.

  • Some viewers found the plot to be a bit too convoluted or slow-paced.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's unique setting and the compelling mystery at its core. Many users highlighted the strong acting and the intriguing plot, though a segment of viewers felt the ending could have been more impactful or surprising.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the remote Flinders Ranges region of South Australia, chosen for its stark beauty and isolation which contributed significantly to the film's unsettling atmosphere.

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