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    The Backpacker 2011 POSTER

    The Backpacker

    2011

    English

    2.8

    3

    Action

    australian outback

    backpacker

    Horror

    outback

    Thriller

    Dion Martin Boland Dion Martin Boland Director Nathan Waring Nathan Waring as Ben Cross Aiden Brown Aiden Brown as Hunter Laura Andersen Laura Andersen as Nina Attica Vincent Stone Vincent Stone as Vincent Malek
    On the lonely back roads of rural Australia a deadly secret from the past awaits returned soldier Sergeant Ben Cross. Vincent Malek, a cruel and uncompromising killer forces Ben to play his deadly game. Relentlessly hunted through unforgiving terrain, Ben must draw on all his strength to survive, and unravel the truth along the way. The ultimate psychological chase film with revenge at its core, The Backpacker is a thriller in the same chilling vein as the late 60's box office sensation 'Deliverance'. As Malek hunts Ben relentlessly through his forest hunting ground in a gruesome game of cat and mouse, the action revolves around one crucial question: how far would you go for revenge...
    The Tracker 2002 POSTER

    The Tracker

    2002

    English

    7.3

    13

    91%

    86%

    1920s

    Action

    australia

    australian outback

    Drama

    fanatic

    History

    outback

    racism

    Western

    Rolf de Heer Rolf de Heer Director Gary Sweet Gary Sweet as The Fanatic Damon Gameau Damon Gameau as The Follower David Gulpilil David Gulpilil as The Tracker Grant Page Grant Page as The Veteran
    Somewhere in Australia in the early 20th century outback, an Aboriginal man is accused of murdering a white woman. Three white men are on a mission to capture him with the help of an experienced Indigenous man.
    Razorback 1984 POSTER

    Razorback

    1984

    English

    6.0

    18

    58%

    47%

    Action

    animal attack

    animal horror

    australia

    australian outback

    cult film

    Horror

    Thriller

    wild boar

    Russell Mulcahy Russell Mulcahy Director Judy Morris Judy Morris as Beth Winters Gregory Harrison Gregory Harrison as Carl Winters John Howard John Howard as Danny John Ewart John Ewart as Turner
    In the Australian outback a vicious wild boar kills and causes havoc to a small community.
    The Dustwalker 2019 POSTER

    The Dustwalker

    2019

    English

    3.8

    10

    13%

    13%

    Action

    alien infection

    australian outback

    Drama

    Horror

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    ufo crash

    woman director

    Sandra Sciberras Sandra Sciberras Director Jolene Anderson Jolene Anderson as Joanne Sharp Richard Davies Richard Davies as Luke Alexandra Nell Alexandra Nell as Marsha Harry Greenwood Harry Greenwood as Paul
    An alien spaceship crash-lands in an isolated town in the middle of the Australian desert, releasing an insidious parasite that attacks the brain of all creatures including humans, making them disorientated, unnaturally strong and violent. Sargeant Jo Sharp, readying for a return to the big city beat, wakes to find the township, her family and friends falling victim to an evil that is spreading faster than it can be contained.
    Outback 2019 POSTER

    Outback

    2019

    English

    5.0

    14

    24%

    24%

    Action

    australia

    australian outback

    Drama

    Horror

    lost in the desert

    struggle for survival

    Thriller

    vacation

    Mike Green Mike Green Director Kym Cramp Kym Cramp as Cattle musterer Brendan Donoghue Brendan Donoghue as Keith Coopers Lauren Lofberg Lauren Lofberg as Lisa Sachs Taylor Wiese Taylor Wiese as Wade Kelly
    A young American couple’s Australian holiday takes a terrifying turn when they get lost in the outback. With only one another to rely on, the two are driven to extremes in order to stay alive in the harsh and unforgiving wilderness.
    Sunday Too Far Away 1975 POSTER

    Sunday Too Far Away

    1975

    English

    6.9

    3

    79%

    79%

    1950s

    Action

    australian outback

    beer

    Drama

    sheep

    sheep shearing

    strike

    Ken Hannam Ken Hannam Director Jack Thompson Jack Thompson as Foley Max Cullen Max Cullen as Tim King John Ewart John Ewart as Ugly John Hargreaves John Hargreaves as (uncredited)
    The harsh, competitive world of Australian sheep-shearers provides the setting for this powerful film. Foley and 'Black Arthur' do battle for the position of 'top shearer' amid the boozy world of men isolated from civilisation. After weeks of work they are confronted with non-union labour undercutting them - a situation which leads to a violent conclusion.
    Locusts 2019 POSTER

    Locusts

    2019

    English

    5.0

    10

    44%

    83%

    Action

    australian outback

    Crime

    extortion

    family

    Thriller

    Heath Davis Heath Davis Director George Burgess George Burgess as Ivan Jessica McNamee Jessica McNamee as Izzy Alan Dukes Alan Dukes as McCrea Peter Phelps Peter Phelps as Sgt Harvey
    Two estranged brothers who are reluctantly reunited in their remote hometown at their father's funeral, become the target of an extortion scam at the hands of a gang of violent local thugs.
    We of the Never Never 1982 POSTER

    We of the Never Never

    1982

    English

    7.0

    2

    62%

    62%

    Action

    animal killing

    australian outback

    Biography

    Drama

    feminist

    pioneer women

    racism

    sexism

    Igor Auzins Igor Auzins Director Sally McKenzie Sally McKenzie as Carie John Jarratt John Jarratt as Dandy Lewis Fitz-Gerald Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Jack Tony Barry Tony Barry as Mac
    Based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn, a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch, Jeannie's feisty, good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen, but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population.
    The Furnace 2020 POSTER

    The Furnace

    2020

    English

    6.4

    11

    89%

    75%

    Action

    Adventure

    australian outback

    bullet wound

    camel

    colonial era

    Drama

    History

    opium

    stolen gold

    Thriller

    Western

    Roderick MacKay Roderick MacKay Director Erik Thomson Erik Thomson as Corporal Briggs Ahmed Malek Ahmed Malek as Hanif David Wenham David Wenham as Mal Jay Ryan Jay Ryan as Sergeant Shaw
    To escape the outback, a young Afghan cameleer falls in with a mysterious bushman on the run with stolen Crown gold.
    High Ground 2020 POSTER

    High Ground

    2020

    English

    6.5

    34

    90%

    77%

    1930s

    Action

    Adventure

    australian aboriginal

    australian outback

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    bounty hunter

    Drama

    Thriller

    Western

    Stephen Johnson Stephen Johnson Director Ryan Corr Ryan Corr as Braddock Caren Pistorius Caren Pistorius as Claire David Field David Field as Kurtz Aaron Pedersen Aaron Pedersen as Walter
    In a remote corner of the wild country, a bloody war rages. Travis is a bounty hunter with one last hope of redemption. Gutjuk is a young Indigenous man trying to save the last of his family. Together they embark on a manhunt, which unravels a secret that ultimately pits them against each other.
    Boar 2017 POSTER

    Boar

    2017

    English

    5.1

    15

    47%

    41%

    Action

    Adventure

    animal attack

    australia

    australian outback

    beast

    creature

    Horror

    Thriller

    wild boar

    Chris Sun Chris Sun Director Nathan Jones Nathan Jones as Bernie Roger Ward Roger Ward as Blue Steve Bisley Steve Bisley as Bob John Jarratt John Jarratt as Ken
    In the harsh, yet beautiful Australian outback lives a beast, an animal of staggering size, with a ruthless, driving need for blood and destruction. It cares for none, defends its territory with brutal force, and kills with a raw, animalistic savagery unlike any have seen before.
    Facing Down Under - A Backpackers Documentary 2020 POSTER

    Facing Down Under - A Backpackers Documentary

    2020

    German

    7.5

    australia

    australian outback

    Documentary

    Drama

    drinking

    skateboarding

    sydney, australia

    travel

    Chris Hartung Chris Hartung Director
    A 19-year-old high school graduate travels through Australia as a backpacker and accompanies his adventure with a camera.
    Strange Colours 2017 POSTER

    Strange Colours

    2017

    English

    6.4

    1

    australian outback

    Drama

    estranged father

    mining

    opal

    outback

    woman director

    Alena Lodkina Alena Lodkina Director Terence 'Rat' Lohse Terence 'Rat' Lohse as Justin Courtin Justin Courtin as Frank Daniel P. Jones Daniel P. Jones as Max Kate Cheel Kate Cheel as Milena
    Milena travels to a remote opal mining community to see her estranged, ill father. Lost and alone, she falls into his bewildering world, where men escape society and share ideals of freedom. Soon, he doesn’t want her to leave. Stuck in time, father and daughter try to mend their fractured bond, but their connection is fragile, like the strange, colourful gems he digs up from the earth.
    Dark Age 1987 POSTER

    Dark Age

    1987

    English

    6.0

    7

    Action

    Adventure

    australian outback

    based on novel or book

    crocodile

    giant crocodile

    Horror

    park ranger

    queensland, australia

    Arch Nicholson Arch Nicholson Director Max Phipps Max Phipps as John Besser Ray Meagher Ray Meagher as Rex Garret John Jarratt John Jarratt as Steve Harris Chris Anderson Chris Anderson as Thug
    In the Australian outback, a park ranger and two local guides set out to track down a giant crocodile that has been killing and eating the local populace..
    A Few Best Men 2011 POSTER

    A Few Best Men

    2011

    English

    5.7

    5

    16%

    37%

    Action

    australian outback

    best friend

    Comedy

    drug dealer

    Romance

    wedding

    Stephan Elliott Stephan Elliott Director Rebel Wilson Rebel Wilson as Daphne Ramme Xavier Samuel Xavier Samuel as David Locking Kevin Bishop Kevin Bishop as Graham Vincent Elizabeth Debicki Elizabeth Debicki as Maureen
    A groom and his three best men travel to the Australian outback for a wedding.
    Last Stop Larrimah 2023 POSTER

    Last Stop Larrimah

    2023

    English

    7.1

    2

    86%

    86%

    Action

    australian outback

    Crime

    Documentary

    Mystery

    Thomas Tancred Thomas Tancred Director Matt Allen Matt Allen as Self - Detective Sergeant Major Crime Squad Des Barrit Des Barrit as Self - Mataranka Fire and Emergency Response Luke Caban Luke Caban as Self - Northern Territory Emergency Service Volunteer Kristy O'Brien Kristy O'Brien as Self - Reporter, ABC News
    Nestled deep in the Australian Outback is the town of Larrimah and its 11 eccentric residents. When one of them mysteriously disappears into thin air, the remaining residents become suspects and a long history of infighting is unveiled.
    Japanese Story 2003 POSTER

    Japanese Story

    2003

    English

    6.8

    9

    70%

    70%

    australian outback

    Drama

    geologist

    interracial romance

    japanese man

    Romance

    woman director

    Sue Brooks Sue Brooks Director Kate Atkinson Kate Atkinson as Jackie Lynette Curran Lynette Curran as Mum John Howard John Howard as Richards Toni Collette Toni Collette as Sandy Edwards
    Sandy, a geologist, finds herself stuck on a field trip to the Pilbara desert with a Japanese man she finds inscrutable, annoying and decidedly arrogant. Hiromitsu's view of her is not much better. Things go from bad to worse when they become stranded in one of the most remote regions on Earth.
    The Pack 2015 POSTER

    The Pack

    2015

    English

    5.0

    30

    55%

    20%

    Action

    australian outback

    dog

    Horror

    isolated farmhouse

    survival

    Thriller

    Nick Robertson Nick Robertson Director Anna Lise Phillips Anna Lise Phillips as Carla Wilson Roger Newcombe Roger Newcombe as Radio Newsreader Devon Amber Devon Amber as Sheep Farmer Dianna Buckland Dianna Buckland as The Farmer's Wife
    Man’s best friend becomes his worst nightmare when a horde of bloodthirsty wild dogs descends upon a family’s farmhouse in a fang-bearing fight for survival.
    Rippy 2024 POSTER

    Rippy

    2024

    English

    4.2

    14

    australian outback

    Comedy

    Horror

    Mystery

    small town sheriff

    Thriller

    zombie animals

    Ryan Coonan Ryan Coonan Director Aaron Pedersen Aaron Pedersen as Michael Biehn Michael Biehn as Tess Haubrich Tess Haubrich as Nathan Jones Nathan Jones as Reuben
    Young police officer Maddy is determined to live up to her deceased father's legacy. Her courage is put to the test when locals are found brutally ripped to shreds by the zombie kangaroo. As the undead beast leaves a trail of carnage, Maddy, with the help of her eccentric Uncle Schmitty and resilient Aunt Donna, must embark on a high-stakes battle to save the town.
    Road Kill 2010 POSTER

    Road Kill

    2010

    English

    3.7

    7

    12%

    12%

    australian outback

    chase

    descent into madness

    Horror

    Thriller

    truck

    Dean Francis Dean Francis Director Bob Morley Bob Morley as Craig Georgina Haig Georgina Haig as Liz Xavier Samuel Xavier Samuel as Marcus Sophie Lowe Sophie Lowe as Nina
    A supernatural thriller about a group of teenagers menaced by a driver-less train in the Australian outback.
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