Plush (film)
2013 film directed by Catherine Hardwicke
Plush is a 2013 American erotic thriller film co-written, co-produced, and directed by Catherine Hardwicke and co-written by Arty Nelson with music by Nick Launay and Ming Vauz. The film stars Emily Browning, Xavier Samuel, Cam Gigandet, Dawn Olivieri, Thomas Dekker, and Frances Fisher.
Plot
After losing her bandmate and brother to a drug overdose, rising rock star Hayley finds herself in a downward spiral. The second album from her band Plush is received as a critical and commercial disaster. She finds new hope and friendship in Enzo, the replacement guitarist who inspires her to reach new creative heights. However, soon their collaboration crosses the line sexually and Hayley, who is married with two children, retreats from Enzo's advances. As Hayley slowly discovers Enzo's dark and troubled history, she realizes she may have let a madman into her home and that her mistake may cost the lives of people closest to her.
Cast
Emily Browning as Hayley
Xavier Samuel as Enzo
Cam Gigandet as Carter
Dawn Olivieri as Annie
Thomas Dekker as Jack
Frances Fisher as Camila
Elizabeth Peña as Dr. Lopez
Brandon Jay McLaren as Butch Hopkins / Writer
Marlene Forte as Dr. Ortiz
Bradley Metcalf, Jack Metcalf, and Travis Metcalf as The Twins
Kennedy Waite as Lila
Steven Asbury as Donnie / Drummer
Marcus AK Andersson as Diego / Bass Player
James Kyson as Coat & Tie Fan
Indira G. Wilson as Limo Driver
Caitlin Bray as Enzo's Sister
Production
In 2012 Hardwicke announced her intentions to film Plush based on a script she wrote with Arty Nelson.
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