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Wolf Creek (2005)

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Reviews Counted:105

Fresh:56

Rotten:49

Average Rating:5.5/10

Consensus: Though Wolf Creek is effectively horrific, it is still tasteless exploitation.

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins

Genre: , Theatrical Release

Theatrical Release:Dec 25, 2005 Wide

Box Office: $15,948,074

Synopsis: 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... 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 mounting white-knuckle nightmare so real it was destined to become horror legend. WOLF CREEK is a startlingly intense motion picture experience of rapidly escalating dread and suspense. At the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, the film – written and directed by Melbourne's Greg McLean – was acclaimed as a daring, original blend of visually hypnotic thriller with unbearably scary movie. The chillingly believable events begin as freewheeling, college-aged pals Liz (Cassandra Magrath), Kristy (Kestie Morassi) and Ben (Nathan Phillips) head out for a holiday hike in stunning Wolf Creek National Park to see its mysterious meteor crater. When they return, their car won’t start. Trapped in the vast emptiness of the wilderness – all they can do is wait for rescue. Luckily, as night falls, along comes colorful local bushman Mick (John Jarratt) and his massive truck, offering a tow to safety. But as the sun comes up the next morning, it becomes shockingly apparent that Mick has no intention of fixing their car or letting them leave the Outback...ever again. As Liz, Kristy and Ben search for any conceivable way out, WOLF CREEK plunges towards an unforgettable climax. --© The Weinstein Company [More]

Starring: John Jarratt, Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath, Kestie Morassi

Starring: John Jarratt, Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath, Kestie Morassi

Director: Greg McLean

Director: Greg McLean
Screenwriter: Greg McLean
Producer: Greg McLean, David Lightfoot
Composer: Francois Tetaz
Studio: Weinstein Company

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Nothing more than the Australian man's Texas Chainsaw Massacre; another film that's a little to liberal with a certain title card...

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09/18/05
Joe Utichi
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09/15/05
Time Out

One of the most viciously nasty horror thrillers in recent memory. But the extreme grisliness is purely gratuitous.

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08/07/05
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

McLean’s film will have Wes Craven bowing his head in shame. It’s that good. One of the most well-written and entertaining films in years.

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07/25/05
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole

[It's] scary cinema pushed to the brink of punishment. But there's no question that what it sets out to do, it does alarmingly well.

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04/02/05
Dennis Harvey
Dennis Harvey
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Interesting, though always difficult, viewing.

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03/13/05
Francesca Dinglasan
Francesca Dinglasan
Boxoffice Magazine

It's a story bound to give even the most seasoned thrill seeker nightmares.

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02/05/05
Hollywood Reporter

A fairly effective slasher movie, equal parts tense set-up and horrific prolonged climax.

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02/05/05
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
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McLean has crafted a skillful thriller that will likely invade the minds many mainstream and cult horror fans.

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02/05/05
Jeremy Mathews
Jeremy Mathews
Film Threat

'Based on a true story!' - except for all the nasty stuff we just made up.

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02/04/05
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