Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Better Homes & Gardens
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 If you haven't made it to your local cinema of late, maybe catching "Wolf Creek" might be the movie to break your drought.
You've heard all the hype and hoolahah behind the film, with one reviewer claiming its gore almost rivals the likes of snuff pictures. There have even been reports of movie going patrons walking out, before any of the real horror has even begun.
It's the most talked about movie of 2005, whether the talk be in favour of or opposed to. And, surprisingly enough, it's an Australian fillum.
Ex Mr. Noni Hazzlehurst, and star of such compelling Australian films like All Men Are Liars; (which starred Toni Pearen playing a lesbian of sorts - life imitating art is ALL we're going to say on that one) John Jarrat, plays outback man Mick Taylor. Mick seems like a nice enough guy to three backpackers, Liz, Kristy and Ben (played by sexiest man alive Nathan Phillips), when their car breaks down after visiting some ridiculous crater site at Wolf Creek.
Taylor, being the true outback gentlemen, offers the gang some help, and eventually begins to tow their vehicle back to his residence. After several hours of driving, they arrive at the destination, are welcomed - quite nicely - by Jarrat's character, and eventually fall asleep whilst the outback bush-ranger feverishly begins repairing their automobile.
But several hours later, they realize that their ultimate worst nightmare has unraveled whilst they've been napping. For the next 45 minutes, your stomach will turn, churn and try to empty itself all over the seat in front of you. Your brain will twist and you will probably have the biggest headache you have ever encountered in your lifetime.
John Jarrat is flawless as the freakish Mick Taylor. His now infamous murderous snicker is the main subject of our nightmares night after night. Nathan Phillips, who has been in more than his fair share of Australian Movie Turkeys, shines through as Aussie Ben. His charisma sparkles on the screen, even when he's being tortured you just can't help but notice his extreme star appeal.
The other two backpackers (who are British girls), played by Aussie actress' Cassandra Magrath and Kestie Morassi are also compelling to watch, and somehow manage to pull of being Brit girls.
To be honest, though, it's merely the thought of all this outback murder happening that is ultimately scary, not necessarily the movies gore. Regardless of what one Herald Sun journo's "snuff" comment may have generated, it's nowhere near as horrific in the graphically disturbing stakes as the general media would have you believe. It's scary - yes, and sickening even (if you don't feel like fainting when Jarrat explains what a "head on a stick" is, then you've got some serious mental issues), but nowhere near as blood-n-guts as its being made out to be.
That said, this movie does what every horror should - scares the living shit out of you AND make you think after it's all over. There's a hint of romance halfway through the movie, but it all soon very much dies on its arse once the gruesome behaviour begins. So thank goodness for that.
If you've ever felt an eerie sense in regards to the Australian outback, we can guarantee that after you've watched Wolf Creek, your eerie sense will develop itself into a preposterously large terrifying fear. You will also disregard any plans of becoming a backpacker, cringe when you look at rusty nails in the wall and scream whenever John Jarrat appears on television.
Hands down, the movie of the year.
WIN!!!
Thanks to our friends at Village Cinemas, we have one double pass to give away for any Australian viewers (sorry International folk!) who wish to see WOLF CREEK for free at a Village Cinema of their choice. Simply email us with your full name, address and a short story telling us of your scariest/funniest garden adventure, and we'll give the best entrant the tickets. Entries must be in by no later than THIS FRIDAY 11th November at 4PM EST. It's that simple!
SIDENOTE!!
We'll be opening our very own highly-tacky Nathan Phillips micro-site over the next few weeks, so keep your eyes peeled etc etc.
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