Devastating Horror Movie SWEET RIVER Now Set for April 23rd Release

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Apr 15, 2021

Filmmaker Justin McMillan took home the “Best Director” award from Grimmfest Easter Horror Nights recently for his devastating rural gothic Sweet River. This unique and poignant horror movie from Australia will finally be released in select theaters and on VOD platforms beginning next week on Friday, April 23rd.

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Until then, you can go ahead and check out the new trailer for Sweet River and read more about the new horror movie below.

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Sweet River Synopsis:
Hana’s search for her son’s body leads her to the sleepy town of Billing. There her investigations uncover more than she expected and threaten to expose the town’s secrets. Secrets that both the living and the dead will fight to protect.

McMillan directed Sweet River from a screenplay penned by Eddie Baroo and Marc Furmie. The film stars Lisa Kay, Eddie Baroo, and Martin Sacks. Chris Heywood co-stars Charlotte Stent, Jack Ellis, Jayden McGinlay, and Genevieve Lemon. Sam Parsonson rounds out the cast with Bryan Probets, Rob Carlton, and Jeremy Waters.

Are you excited to check out Sweet River later this month? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can also carry on the convo with me personally on Twitter @josh_millican.

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