A slow-burning mystery that lingers in the mind. I’d had this movie on my list for a while, and finally got around to watching it. It's possible I saw parts of it as a child, because a plot twist near the end has stuck with me all these years. Watching it recently (on 06/09/2014 – though I’m reposting this review from another site where it’s dated 07/09/2014) made me realize that I might have been too young to ful…

Summerfield feels distinctively like a throwback to Hitchcock’s style, establishing itself as something special within Australian filmmaking. The entire movie, from its beginning to its end, demonstrates impressive skill in telling a tense and absorbing story that lingers in your mind afterward. The location choices are ideal, showcasing the beauty of the country, and the performances along with the development of th…