Pure Scum

Pure Scum (2026)



10.0 2026 93 min —

Director: Gideon Aroni

Cast: Will Hutchins, Nikita Chronis, Gideon Aroni, Rebecca Howell, Joe Petruzzi

Crime Drama Thriller
A wild, drug-fueled car wreck sends former private school mates Ayden and Jesse fleeing into Melbourne’s neon-lit core, where one chaotic night spirals from raw, reckless indulgence into a brutal, unstoppable surge of violence.

More About This Film

Pure Scum is a 2026 Australian crime drama and thriller directed and written by Gideon Aroni. After a drug-fueled car crash, two former private-school boys flee into central Melbourne and become caught up in a night of escalating debauchery, danger, and violence.

The film uses a compressed urban setting to follow characters whose bad decisions rapidly create new problems. Its combination of crime, mystery, and thriller elements gives the story a restless pace, while the Melbourne nightlife setting becomes an important part of the film's identity.

  • Directed and written by Gideon Aroni.
  • Starring Will Hutchins, Nikita Chronis, Gideon Aroni, Jess Zuker, and Lachlan Sproul.
  • The reported runtime is approximately 93 minutes.
  • The film was produced by Off Kilter and Midnight Toast.
  • It received a limited theatrical release in the United States in August 2026.

Where to Watch

Pure Scum has a limited-release profile, so digital availability may vary significantly between markets.