---
title: "Deadly Crush"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/deadly-crush-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 537523
imdb_id: "tt3908826"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 3.7
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Deadly Crush (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/deadly-crush-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Deadly Crush is a story that involves a painter who is looking to spark her creativity. She rents a secluded cabin in order to achieve this goal. The cabin setting is where the main events of the story unfold. The painter has an encounter with a ghost, with whom she has a physical relationship. This encounter sets off a chain of events as the ghost has a plan in motion. The plan is to use the painter to bring itself back to life. The story explores the consequences of the painter's actions and her involvement with the ghost. The film's plot is driven by the painter's initial decision to rent the cabin and her subsequent interactions with the ghost. The outcome of these interactions is a key part of the story. The film's narrative is centered around the painter and the ghost, and their connection to each other.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A painter’s retreat turns into a haunting liaison with a restless spirit."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric cabin setting creates tension
- Bold blend of eroticism and horror

### Caveats & Content Note
- Low audience rating suggests uneven execution
- Tone & Suitability: Contains explicit sexual content and ghostly horror, suitable for mature audiences only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, erotic, supernatural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Midnight Pulp | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dakota Aesquivel
- **Networks / Studios**: You Never Know Productions, Ammo Content

## Key Cast Continuity

- **William Sadler** as *Sheriff Dusty Hawkins*
- **Aria London** as *Brynn*
- **Courtney Gains** as *Lawrence*
- **Judy Tenuta** as *Claire Voyant*
- **James William O'Halloran** as *Liam*
- **Jenna Willis** as *Holly Power*
- **Murisa Harba** as *Sophia Ivy*
- **Carolina Hoyos** as *Shaman*
- **Stephen Anthony Bailey** as *Young Dusty*
- **Carl Irwin** as *Police Detective*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise?
A painter retreats to a secluded cabin, becomes involved with a ghost, and is drawn into its plan to return to life.

### Q: What genre does Deadly Crush belong to?
It is classified as a horror and thriller film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on September 25, 2018.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for all viewers?
The film includes explicit sexual content and supernatural horror, making it suitable for mature audiences.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*