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Wolf Creek

Seen it?

2005 | 99 min | Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 48 times its budget, but a weak 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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. If you loved Eden Lake, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Three backpackers stranded in the Australian outback are plunged inside a hellish nightmare of insufferable torture by a sadistic psychopathic local.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesWeak

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $48 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 365K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Greg McLean

  • John JarrattMick Taylor
  • Cassandra MagrathLiz Hunter
  • Kestie MorassiKristy Earl
  • Nathan PhillipsBen Mitchell
  • Gordon PooleOld Man
  • Guy O'DonnellCar Salesman
  • Phil StevensonMechanic
  • Geoff RevellPetrol Attendant
  • Andy McPheeBazza
  • Aaron SternsBazza's Mate