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Dying Breed

Seen it?

2008 | 92 min | Thriller, Horror

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

An extinct species, the Tasmanian tiger. A long-forgotten legend, “The Pieman” aka Alexander Pearce, who was hanged for cannibalism in 1824. Both had a desperate need to survive; both could have living descendants within the Tasmanian bush. Four hikers venture deep into isolated territory to find one of these legends, but which one will they come upon first?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jody Dwyer

  • Nathan PhillipsJack
  • Leigh WhannellMatt
  • Bille BrownHarvey / Rowan
  • Mirrah FoulkesNina
  • Melanie VallejoRebecca
  • Elaine HudsonEthel
  • Sheridan HarveyKatie
  • Peter DockerAlexander Pierce
  • Boris BrkicSgt. Symons
  • Sally McDonaldRuth