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''Plush'' is a 2013 American erotic thriller film directed by Catherine Hardwicke and co-written by Arty Nelson with music by
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and Ming Vauze. The film stars Emily Browning,
Xavier Samuel Xavier Samuel (born 10 December 1983) is an Australian film and theatre actor. He has appeared in leading roles in the feature films '' Adore'', ''September'', ''Further We Search'', ''Newcastle'', '' The Loved Ones'', ''Frankenstein'', ''A Fe ...
, Cam Gigandet, Dawn Olivieri, Thomas Dekker, and
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.


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 Xavier Samuel (born 10 December 1983) is an Australian film and theatre actor. He has appeared in leading roles in the feature films '' Adore'', ''September'', ''Further We Search'', ''Newcastle'', '' The Loved Ones'', ''Frankenstein'', ''A Fe ...
as Enzo * Cam Gigandet as Carter * Dawn Olivieri as Annie * Thomas Dekker as Jack *
Frances Fisher Frances Louise Fisher (born May 11, 1952) is a British-born American actress. She began her career in theatre and later starred as record executive Suzette 'Red' Saxon in the CBS daytime soap opera ''The Guiding Light'' (1985). In film, she is ...
as Camila *
Elizabeth Peña Elizabeth Maria Peña (September 23, 1959 – October 14, 2014) was an American actress, writer and musician. Her work in films included ''Nothing like the Holidays'', '' Batteries Not Included'', '' La Bamba'', '' Down and Out in Beverl ...
as Dr. Lopez * Brandon Jay McLaren as Butch Hopkins/Writer *
Marlene Forte Ana Marlene Forte Machado, better known as Marlene Forte, is a Cuban actress and producer. She is perhaps best known for her role as Carmen Ramos on the television soap opera ''Dallas'' (2012–2014). Forte also had recurring roles in '' Fear th ...
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 *
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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 Artie Nelson.
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was named as the financier for the film, which would star Emily Browning as the lead character. Principal photography began on August 27, 2012 in Los Angeles. Teaser photos and posters were released on to the official website in August 2013.


Novel

''Plush: A Novel by Kate Crash'', was a 2013 novel. The
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novel based upon the film was released on July 27, 2013. The book, which is also entitled ''Plush'', was written by Kate Crash, who also contributed several songs to ''Plush's'' soundtrack. The novel tells the story of the film and the nine years prior to the start of the film.


Soundtrack

''Plush: The Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'', was a 2013 album. The score and soundtrack were produced by alternative post-punk producer
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and singer-songwriter Ming Vauz (Sleepmask). The soundtrack, initially conceived as a dramatic force for pushing the film's plot, featured music written and performed by Gary Numan (uncredited), Julian Shah-Tayler,
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, Kate Crash, Anomie Belle, and Devix Szell. Leading actors
Xavier Samuel Xavier Samuel (born 10 December 1983) is an Australian film and theatre actor. He has appeared in leading roles in the feature films '' Adore'', ''September'', ''Further We Search'', ''Newcastle'', '' The Loved Ones'', ''Frankenstein'', ''A Fe ...
, Emily Browning, and Thomas Dekker supplied vocal performances for their respective tracks.


Reception

Critical reception for ''Plush'' has been predominantly negative. , the film holds a 33% approval rating on
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, based upon six reviews with an average rating of 4.12/10. Christy Lemire gave the film a half a star, criticizing it as "inauthentic at every turn". In contrast
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gave the film a "B+", commenting that although ''Plush'' wasn't "high art", it did "commit fully and follow through with the courage of its convictions".


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