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Dust Devil (1992) | Criteria

Still from Dust Devil — Dust Devil (1992) — Richard StanleyPhotographed by Steven Chivers

Poster for Dust Devil

Richard Stanley

Dust Devil

English / 1992 / 1h 43m

Scheduled to leaveNov 30

Mystery Thriller Horror

Letterboxd: 3.29/5·8.2K ratings·1.9K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A woman on the run from her abusive husband encounters a mysterious hitch-hiker.

Included in
Highway Horror
Position 9
Included in
October 2023
Position 15
Included in
’90s Horror
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorRichard Stanley

WriterRichard Stanley

Cinematographer

ComposerSimon Boswell

EditorJamie Macdermott, Derek Trigg, Paul Carlin

ProducerJoAnne Sellar

Cast

Philip Hennas Soldier 2

Robert John Burkeas Dust Devil

Chelsea Fieldas Wendy Robertson

Marianne Sägebrechtas Dr. Leidzinger

William Hootkinsas Capt. Cornelius Beyman

Zakes Mokaeas Ben Mukurob

John Matshikizaas Joe Niemand

Rufus Swartas Mark Robinson

Russell Copleyas Cpl. Dutoit

Andre Odendaalas Cpl. Bates

Luke Cornellas Soldier 1

Robert Stevensonas Rifle Boy

Peter Hallras Marist Monk

Stephen Earnhartas Camper Driver

Crystal Dobsonas Mrs. Beyman

Mickey Wenkas Checkpoint Soldier

Stephanus Titusas Barman

Philip Notununuas Man in Bar

Marietjie Vaughnas Tourist Wife

Ursula Pevelingas Tourist Daughter