Crush

A popular high school football player becomes the target of a secret admirer. While the interest starts as an innocent crush, it quickly evolves into a dangerous obsession. As the stalking becomes lethal, the athlete must uncover the identity of the culprit before it is too late. Suspects include a shy classmate, a platonic friend, and an outsider with his own fixation.

This thriller was directed by Malik Bader, marking the first of two films he has directed, followed by Killerman in 2019. The screenplay was written by Sonny Mallhi and produced by Marc D. Evans and Trevor Macy through Intrepid Pictures. The cast features Lucas Till, Crystal Reed, Sarah Bolger, Caitríona Balfe, Reid Ewing, and Holt McCallany.

The film was released in the United States on March 13, 2013, with a runtime of 94 minutes. Audience reception is mixed but generally positive. It holds a rating of 5.6/10 on IMDb based on 7,100 votes and a slightly higher score of 6/10 on TMDB from 374 votes.