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The Crash
Documentary · Crime · 2026
A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.
Movie details
The Crash
“Was it an accident?”
2026 Documentary · Crime 1h 35m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.8 / 10
Community rating
A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Crash?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
Taste neighbourhood
Nearby on the taste map.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Gareth Johnson
Mackenzie Shirilla
Self
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Tim Troup
Self - Assistant Prosecutor
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Rosie Graham
Self - Friend
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Bubba Turner
Self - Friend
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Faythe Walsh
Self - Childhood Friend
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Steve Shirilla
Self - Mackenzie's Father
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Natalie Shirilla
Self - Mackenzie's Mother
Court is in session
Put The Crash on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.