Wolf Creek
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Greg Mclean
John Jarratt
Cassandra Magrath
Kestie Morassi
Nathan Phillips
Andy Mcphee
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Liz Hunter and Kristy Earl are twenty-something British backpackers in Broome, Western Australia, on a road trip with their Australian friend, Ben Mitchell. For them it's a time to cut loose, reconnect, and rediscover life, friendship, perhaps newfound love, and the countryside's astonishing visual beauty. Their journey begins full of energy, jokes, and a little urban myth-swapping about UFO sightings. These playful tales told one evening at a campaign spot by Ben rightly spook Liz and Kristy, however, they worry their experience pales in comparison to the impending terror which shreds their definition of fear shortly after reaching the 'Wolf Creek' National Park, a meteor impact site which is the attraction of many road-tripping tourists. The trio spends a day at the site, its massive size a picture perfect setting for silence and rumination--a calm before the storm; the handsome Ben even finds it an opportune time to make his move on Liz, who is more than receptive to his kiss. Ready to leave at dusk, they find their watches stopped, a peculiarity compounded by the fact that their car is not working either. As they relinquish themselves to spending the night within the vehicle's cramped confines, Liz spots some lights traveling toward them. Enter Mick Taylor, an affable brute of a man equipped with a warm grin, infectious laugh, and the means to tow the broken down vehicle back to his camp where he promises to get it up and running. Back at his compound, Mick paints a bloody, vague portrait of his life as Liz, Kristy, and Ben settle in around a fire. Once a former vermin shooter, his position was considered archaic by his superiors. Now he lives in solitude surrounded by the husks of corroding vehicles and mining equipment. With the hour growing late, Mick continues his work on the car as Liz, Kristy, and Ben doze off, unaware that the morning will give rise to a feral struggle for survival. And the charming Mick Taylor persona they placed their confidence in is merely an unassuming shell for an unrelenting killer within.
Director
Greg Mclean
Cast
John Jarratt
Cassandra Magrath
Kestie Morassi
Nathan Phillips
Andy Mcphee
Gordon Poole
Guy O'donnell
Phil Stevenson
Geoff Revell
Aaron Sterns
Andrew Reimer
Vicki Reimer
Isabella Reimer
David Rock
Jenny Starvall
Guy Petersen
Michael Moody
Paul Curran
Christian Mcmillan
Sean Gannon
Aaron March
Eddie White
Geoffrey Yu
Amy Schapel
Teresa Palmer
Bow Vayne
Renee Chomel
Simone Duntone
John Henry Duncan
Chloe Cardner
Greg Sara
Renee Luna
Michael Soang
Niesha De Jong
Leesa Millhouse
Alex De Rosa
Darren Humphreys
Peter Alchin
Rory Walker
Jon Blaike
Crew
George C. Adams
George Adams
Marco Arlotta
Justin Astbury
Justin Astbury
Michael Bakaloff
Jason Ballantine
Jason Ballantine
Michael Bau
Rick Beecroft
Pete Best
Pete Best
Rob Biancetti
Rob Biancetti
Jon Blaikie
Marcus Bosisto
Mark Broomhead
Dave Brown
Paula Buckland
James Calvert
James Calvert
Oscar Carlos
Michael Clarkin
Charmaine Connelly
Rick Connelly
John Coory
Sally Corcoran
Judith Crombie
Mason Curtis
Tony D'antonio
Davids Darzins
Andrew Davies
Nick Davies
Brett Dean
Nick Deboar
Jonathan Dixon
Annie Dovey
Dennis Dovey
Nicola Dunn
Martin Fabinyi
Col Finley
Col Finley
Rob Fisher
Benjamin Garland
John Gauci
Will Gibson
Will Gibson
Mac Gudgeon
Michael Gudinski
Daniel Guerra
Gary Hamilton
Foster Hart
Matt Hearn
Matt Hearn
Angela Heesom
Simon Hewitt
Dan Hogan
Rosanne Hunt
Richard Hyde
Terry Jennings
Mark Johnson
Andrea Keable
Des Kenneally
Mariot Kerr
Matt King
John Kruger
Jenny Lalor
Alan Lamb
Jen Lamphee
Xan Lamphee
Chris Landreth
Brad Lanyon
Helen Leake
Bernie Ledger
Bernie Ledger
David Lightfoot
David Lightfoot
Paul Lightfoot
Paul Lightfoot
Paul Lightfoot
Lindsay Lipson
Ross Matthews
Brodie Mccrossin
Greg Mclean
Greg Mclean
Merrilyn Mensforth
Merrilyn Mensforth
Anna Molyneaux
Patch Moore
Jain Moralee
Jason Munn
Jody Muston
Ben Nash
Obie O'brien
Tim O'dwyer
Hugh O'sullivan
Amanda Palmai
Alison Parker
Anthony Pateras
Marty Pepper
Marty Pepper
Fiona Rees-jones
Dale Roberts
Geoff Robertson
Steve Russell
Coralie Ryan
Robert Sandeman
Byron Joel Scullin
Byron Joel Scullin
Tom Sheridan
Urch Shreiner
Inge Sildnik
Lisa Simons
John Simpson
Greg Sitch
Kent Smith
Kent Smith
Peter D Smith
Sarah Smith
Danielle Snashall
Corrie Soeterboek
Gillian Steine
Andrew Stephens
Darcy Sullivan
Trudy Talbot
Geoff Tarr
Todd Telford
Francois Tetaz
Francois Tetaz
David Thrussell
Helen Tiller
Tom Tomney
Richard Trayling
Miki Tsunoda
Vlademar Valarian
David Vodicka
Geoffrey Wastall
Robert Webb
Sam White
Emma Wiking
Ross Wilson
Erryn Worth
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Winter December 25, 2005
Released in United States on Video April 11, 2006
Released in United States January 2005
Feature directorial debut for Greg McLean
Dimension Films acquired domestic distribution rights at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival for a reported sum of $3.5 million.
Released in United States Winter December 25, 2005
Released in United States on Video April 11, 2006
Released in United States January 2005 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (World Cinema Dramatic Competition) January 20-30, 2005.)