Nic Cage stars in a sun-drenched psychodrama about a surfer's clash with local coastal vigilantes in remote Australia.
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Veteran actor Julian McMahon delivers a standout performance as the charismatic but menacing leader of the local surfers, described as a 'darkly tanned devil in a crimson poncho' who channels Andrew Tate vibes.
Director Lorcan Finnegan's bold visuals and genre-blending storytyle create an atmosphere of unease, hinting that the protagonist's desire to purchase his grandfather's beachside home may be a nervous breakdown in the making.
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Nic Cage, Julian McMahon, Lorcan Finnegan, Thomas Martin, London International Film Festival, The Surfer