Cruel Hands

Cruel Hands is an Australian horror thriller about a mother, Maria, and her young son, Dai, who hide in a deserted farmhouse to escape Maria's abusive husband, Jason. Set against the backdrop of regional wildfires, the story follows Maria's efforts to protect her child while Jason searches for them and emergency responders attempt to track the missing family. As they remain in hiding, Dai discovers unsettling secrets about the property.

The film was directed by Al Kalyk, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Matthew Kalyk and served as a producer alongside Ashley McLeod. The production was handled by Belmore Pictures. The cast features Mavournee Hazel as Maria, Diesel La Torraca as Dai, and Josh McConville as Jason, with supporting roles played by Harry Greenwood, Geneviève Lemon, and Max Cattana. The movie has a total runtime of 76 minutes.