Wolf Creek

Name: Wolf Creek
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: December 25, 2005
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Cassandra Magrath, Kestie Morassi, Nathan Phillips

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Dimension Films | Release Date: December 25, 2005 | Unrated

Starring: Cassandra Magrath, Kestie Morassi, Nathan Phillips

Summary: It was supposed to be the vacation of a lifetime in the Australian Outback -- full of fun, sun and adventure. But what happened to a trio of twenty-something backpackers took a wrenching detour into the depths of unrelenting terror. Based on true events, Wolf Creek is the haunting story of their unthinkable ordeal -- a mountingIt was supposed to be the vacation of a lifetime in the Australian Outback -- full of fun, sun and adventure. But what happened to a trio of twenty-something backpackers took a wrenching detour into the depths of unrelenting terror. Based on true events, Wolf Creek is the haunting story of their unthinkable ordeal -- a mounting white-knuckle nightmare so real it was destined to become horror legend. (Dimension Films)… Expand

Director: Greg Mclean

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 99 min

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Daniel Bernardi

Every single performance is the result of a cast that has gone to the far reaches of acting ability and even exceeded them. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

Essentially a worst-case-scenario white-knuckler executed with terrifically focused skill and realism. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Director McLean doesn't let up on the suspense, which builds to an electrifying climax that is greatly abetted by Will Gibson's gritty cinematography and Francois Tetaz' nerves-inducing score. Read full review

Jessica Reaves

As horror movies go, this is a pretty good one. Read full review

Sean Axmaker

John Jarratt is perfectly creepy as the outback loner gone psychotic survivalist who gets his kicks from the systematic degradation and torture of hapless victims. And make no mistake, the ordeal is excruciating. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

The ambitions are so paltry that our response should be too: Wolf Creek is unimaginative, light on the grue and heavy on the faux-serious desperation. Read full review

Roger Ebert

There is a line and this movie crosses it. I don't know where the line is, but it's way north of Wolf Creek. There is a role for violence in film, but what the hell is the purpose of this sadistic celebration of pain and cruelty? Read full review

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GrantZ

Aug 24, 2009

Ignore the reviews that don't give this 8 and above. These people are idiots. They complain that the movie is sick and depraved. It's meant to be, did you walk into the cinema expecting bloody THE HAPPIEST LITTLE ELF. The film is epic, and real creepy, and because of it, it's Ignore the reviews that don't give this 8 and above. These people are idiots. They complain that the movie is sick and depraved. It's meant to be, did you walk into the cinema expecting bloody THE HAPPIEST LITTLE ELF. The film is epic, and real creepy, and because of it, it's inspired me and my friends to go their after our GCSE's to film a documentary on it. It really is that good.… Expand

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monkeysloveme

Nov 13, 2020

a stupendously brilliant dark and unsettling horror movies, easily one of the best horror of the last 20 years, don't bother with the sequel though it's rubbish

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BryanC.

Jan 8, 2006

Extremely disturbing, well-made and well-acted low budget outback thriller - inexplicably ignored by the squeemish Australian film industry awards. The "horror" genre rarely receives much adulation from critics (as does comedy or sci-fi), regardless of the film's craft. But Wolf Creek Extremely disturbing, well-made and well-acted low budget outback thriller - inexplicably ignored by the squeemish Australian film industry awards. The "horror" genre rarely receives much adulation from critics (as does comedy or sci-fi), regardless of the film's craft. But Wolf Creek is not your average genre flick - if you've ever backpacked around Australia this should chill you to the bone. One of the best films of 2005. Anyone for bushcamping?… Expand

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SteveA.

Apr 20, 2006

For a low budget movie this was done extremely well. The acting, in particular, was incredibly realistic. The setting was also spooky. Furthermore, there was this constant feeling of dread, even at the slow beginning. Unfortunately, there were a lot of things I didn't like about this For a low budget movie this was done extremely well. The acting, in particular, was incredibly realistic. The setting was also spooky. Furthermore, there was this constant feeling of dread, even at the slow beginning. Unfortunately, there were a lot of things I didn't like about this movie. For one, there wasn't much of a movie here. [***SPOILERS***] It felt like a 30 minute movie stretched out to two hours--basically a lot of running from the bad guy, like in the Chainsaw remake. Secondly, the gore was overhyped by the press, and the stuff about it being a real story and a "hunt" movie were a scam. There was really only one sick scene, devoid of blood (it's very cruel, though). Also, he wasn't hunting them: he was just chasing after them because they had escaped. Third, I found this to be an extremely creepy movie...until we finally meet the bad guy, and he's this big, old, goofy SOB who looks and acts more like the Skipper from Gilligan's Island than Hannibal Lector. I guess this is realistic (since he had to be the kind of person who people could trust and like). However, it just made the movie less scary to me. Fourth, I was confused by the scene where she wakes up in the morning, cuts off her rope, and walks out in the night (must have been some bad editing). Furthermore, I found it ridiculous that the girls would go through so much trouble looking for a vehicle, only to purposely drive it off of a cliff.… Expand

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MaxS.

Nov 27, 2006

Pretty scary movie that starts slowly and then turns torturous after a long while. I do not want to go to Australia after seeing this movie.

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VictoriaD

Jan 4, 2006

It was borrible. biggest waste of 105 minutes. I cant believe they actually have it playing in a theatre. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!

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KatieR.

Dec 31, 2005

I regret going to see this movie. It was so boring, and took a long time before the action started. It's not even scary. Wolf Creek is nothing compared to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Save your money and don't go and see it.

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