# Snowtown (2011)

> A vulnerable teenager in suburban Adelaide is drawn into the orbit of a charismatic serial killer who disguises coercion as family and protection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/47157

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Justin Kurzel
- Cast: Lucas Pittaway, Daniel Henshall, Louise Harris, Frank Cwertniak, Matthew Howard, Marcus Howard, Anthony Groves, Richard Green
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1680114/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: bleak, harrowing, oppressive, serious film night, true crime viewing

## Synopsis

A young man's search for belonging leads him down a dark path of violence and manipulation.

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