The Crash

"Was it an accident?"

2026 1h 35m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 189

DocumentaryCrime

Synopsis

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A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.

“Was it an accident?”

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Cast

Mackenzie Shirilla
Self
Tim Troup
Self - Assistant Prosecutor
Rosie Graham
Self - Friend
Bubba Turner
Self - Friend
Faythe Walsh
Self - Childhood Friend
Steve Shirilla
Self - Mackenzie's Father
Natalie Shirilla
Self - Mackenzie's Mother
Frank Russo
Self - Dominic's Father

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gareth Johnson
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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2 / 8

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gareth Johnson, shot by David Paul Jacobson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jessica Jones. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Hamit Shonpal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Mackenzie Shirilla and Tim Troup and Rosie Graham carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Was it an accident?".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt40792117 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gareth Johnson directs. David Paul Jacobson behind the camera. Jessica Jones scores. Hamit Shonpal cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Gareth Johnson, shot by David Paul Jacobson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jessica Jones. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Hamit Shonpal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Mackenzie Shirilla and Tim Troup and Rosie Graham carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Was it an accident?".
8IMDB entry: tt40792117 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: David Paul Jacobson
Original score: Jessica Jones
Editing: Hamit Shonpal
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Crash (2026)

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JPV8522026-06-01
★ 7/10
Feels a bit thin at times but the interviews with Mackenzie Shirilla's parents does give insight into (IMO) sociopathic behavior. Still say it's worth a watch especially since it's only 90-minutes.

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