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violence and mayhem one can expect Mick Taylor to and efect, and obviously relishing in it. The content
deliver. The previous Wolf Creek was a surprisingly (specifcally dialogue and violence) drifts constantly
well-crafted exploitation/slasher flm. It spent a good between surreal, horror and schlock, creating a
forty-odd minutes as one of the best back-packing delightfully dark sense of humour. The sequel also
tourism advertisements ever made. The introduction makes strong references to flm, Australian culture
of John Jarratt’s lovable bogan heralds a sharp u-turn and its own prequel, echoing dialogue and plot
in tone and direction, creating a truly harrowing points.
experience whose only real problems were shallow
characters and the confusing conceit. Both Wolf The flm is completely self-aware in the best way,
Creek flms are based upon the dozens of murders acknowledging and revelling in its own ridiculousness
and terrifying experiences of some of those who’ve and the terror it can produce. It’s such a shock to see
braved Australia’s vast inland sandy sea. However, the a horror flm so wonderfully shot, and excellently
flms are pure works of fantasy. acted. Audiences will know quickly if this flm will
appeal to them, and should react accordingly. But it’s
The sequel delivers on that fantasy, creating a absolutely worth supporting flms like this, as it may
character who so innately echoes core aspects be one of the best and most important flm franchises
of Australians. The new level of detail, focus and to come out of the Australian flm industry. It truly is
delivery of the villainous character establishes him as a flm that reminds audiences of the power and place
a truly lovable and unstoppable force. Mclean and co. of Australian flm and why it should be supported.
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