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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Johnny Ryan) is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Umbrella Entertainment has been a 100% Australian-owned and operated distributor for over 20 years. Their vast home entertainment catalogue features an extensive range of Australian classic, cult and exploitation films restored under the eyes of the original filmmakers. All sourced from national archives, underground collectors and local basements.
Manicured and manipulative, the teenage mother exists in a world defined by petty crime, seduction, sex, fast cars, and suburban mayhem. With her beloved brother Danny in prison for murder and John, her father, concerned about Katrina neglecting the baby, it’s time for the nineteen-year-old to do something… can you really get away with murder?
directed by: Paul Goldman
starring: Emily Barclay, Mia Wasikowska
2006 / 89 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1, 2.0
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Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 12 reviews.
Review topics: ["looks","film","movie","blast","women","release","audio"].
"Suburban Mayhem is a nasty little blast of Australian crime comedy, built around chaos, bad choices, and a lead character who is both awful and impossible to look away from. It has a trashy tabloid energy that makes the whole thing feel messy, mean, and weirdly entertaining."
"You could consider this a very dark comedy I suppose. It's hard to sympathize with the lead given she's pretty much evil. The actress gives a charismatic performance. Not someone you really want to win, but neither is anyone else in the movie. Wanted to check this out primarily because of Mia Wasikowska. She seemed poised to be a big star with Alice in Wonderland, Crimson Peak, and Stoker. Haven't seen her in anything in quite a while. She has a pretty minor part here as someone treated horribly by the main character. Strong To Die For vibes in this one. Tons of interviews for extras. A great release of a pretty good movie."
"While perusing my favorite website, I noticed this really awesome slipcover, which drew me in, as is often the case with the slipcover kings, VS! I have always loved this film, and it looks tremendous with this new restoration!"
"Strange movie but excellent audio and video restoration. Moments are a blast but the real cool part of this release is all the features that manage to put the movie into a bit of perspective."
"Love these Umbrella releases. Great as always."
"Movie looked really good. This was a blind buy for me buy I really enjoyed it!"
"This woman in this movie is insane and literally would do anything for money. Great watch"
"Suburban Mayhem is the kind of oddball crime drama that feels like it wandered in from the wrong neighborhood and decided to stay. It follows a young woman who stirs up chaos with a mix of charm, recklessness, and a total lack of concern for the damage she leaves behind. The film has a sly, slightly off‑kilter tone, the sort that makes you wonder whether you should be laughing, cringing, or both. It is messy in a very human way, which is part of its appeal. The release gives the movie a clean, steady presentation that suits its mix of dark humor and low‑key tension. The transfer brings out the suburban color palette without making it look too polished, and the grain sits naturally on the image. Audio is crisp and easy to follow, letting the performances land without distraction. The extras round things out nicely, offering context for a film that never quite fit into a neat category. For collectors who enjoy character‑driven oddities and stories about people making spectacularly bad choices, this release hits the spot. It is a small film with a sharp edge."
"An enjoyable film."
"Enjoyed this trashy bit of aussie fun."
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