This crime drama/thriller, filmed around 2005, echoes the style of Polanski’s “Cul-de-sac,” sharing a common thread of an artist's home being invaded. This film proves more engaging overall; the lead criminal (Travis Fimmel) possesses qualities reminiscent of Chris Pine combined with the unsettling nature seen in Brad Pitt’s character from "Kalifornia." Stephen Moyer, portraying the estate owner, evokes comparisons to Roddy McDowall during the late sixties or early seventies, but with a more masculine and serious demeanor. Teresa Palmer, who was still gaining recognition at the time of filming, is central to the narrative as she finds herself caught between an unremarkable man and someone of wealth and sophistication. The film questions how different refined society truly is from primal behavior. Palmer, just 19 during production, stands out; her performance calls to mind Reese Witherspoon alongside Kristen Stewart and a touch of Scarlett Johansson. There's a short nude scene early on, largely obscured from view, which viewers sensitive to such content should be aware of. I felt it blended naturally into the story rather than feeling gratuitous. I first watched the initial 92-minute release shortly after its debut and recently saw the newly available director’s cut, a smart revision that trims nine minutes and incorporates an additional musical score. While I favor the revised edition, I did find the choice to present it in black and white peculiar. The director explained his intention was to create “a new graphic look reminiscent of film noir.” Filming took place in rural southeast Australia, specifically Goulburn and Camden in New South Wales, situated between Canberra and Sydney. GRADE: B

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