Badland Rising

Dave Shepard, a former special forces sniper working in construction to support his family farm, begins a nineteen-hour trip home. During the journey, he becomes the target of dangerous criminals. As the reasons for the pursuit become clear, the trip evolves into a violent struggle for survival.

This Australian action crime film was directed by Blair Moore, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Dru Brown. It is the second feature film directed by Moore, following Kane from 2023. The movie features a cast including Jake Ryan as Dave, Nathan Phillips as Morgan, Steve Mouzakis as Mitch, and Robert Rabiah as Vlad Ivanov, with Hannah Levien and Daniel Nelson also appearing in supporting roles. Produced by Flying Billykart Entertainment, the film has a runtime of 97 minutes.