This week on Netflix, there’s a new thriller that is making waves on the platform. ‘Rust Creek’, first released in 2019, has landed on the fifth spot of the Top 10 of the most-watched movies on the platform in the United States.
The crime thriller was directed by Jen McGowan, who is known for helming episodes on series such as ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘The Twilight Zone.’ Meanwhile, the film was written by Julie Lipson, based on an original story by Lipson and Stu Pollard.
The movie follows a college student who becomes lost while on a road trip and is perscuted by criminals who believe her to be a witness to their crimes. Here’s all you need to know, including full cast and reviews.
Rust Creek: Who is in the cast?
Hermione Corfield leads the cast as Sawyer Scott, the main character. This English actress is known for working in titles such as “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” “The Misfits,” “The Road Dance” and “We Hunt Together.”
The rest of the cast includes Jay Paulson as Lowell Pritchert; Sean O’Bryan as Sheriff O’Doyle; Micah Hauptman as Hollister; Daniel R. Hill as Buck; Jeremy Glazer as Deputy Nick Katz; John Marshall Jones as Commander Douglas Slattery; Laura Guzman as Charlotte; Virginia Schneider as Donna, and Denise Dal Vera as Mrs. Gander.
What are the reviews saying about Rust Creek?
‘Rust Creek’ has received mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a fresh score of 86% with 49 reviews. The majority of critics agreed that the film “subverts expectations with a surprisingly layered survival drama anchored in a rich setting and a gripping lead performance” from Corfield.
