Wolf Creek (DVD)

'Wolf Creek' is a 2005 Horror Film set in the outback of Australia focussing on the journey of three travellers; two British women and one Australian man. The film was marketed as being 'based on true events' in the same sense as that of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', however it must be noted that whilst inspiration is drawn from reality, the film is for the most part a heavily fictional account. With a budget of 1.38 million Australian dollars, 'Wolf Creek' is a reasonably low budget film which is well worth watching in my opinion. Having wanted to see this film for some time, I finally got to see it a few weeks back when it was shown on Film 4 and am definitely glad ...

Two English backpackers, Liz and Kristy, are holidaying in Australia where they hook up with a local guy called Ben. Invited to a big party, they decide to buy an old car and drive across country, stopping off to do some sightseeing on the way. The sight they intend to see is Wolf Creek, the site of one of the world's largest meteorite craters, renowned for its remote beauty. The car is bought, the bags are packed and the three youths set off on their travels. When they eventually reach Wolf Creek, they are not disappointed. Its enormous majesty reigns over the surrounding landscape and in spite of the miserable weather they find themselves transfixed by the ...

Ok so everybody knows by now that I am a big horror fan so of course it will come as no surprise that I sat down and watched the latest horror film Wolf Creek last night. I had read that this film was based on a true story and so was intrigued to watch it due to that fact but I soon came to realize that I think this film may have been overdone a little bit but hey I have still given it four stars and this is why. ----- The Film: The film opens up on beautiful Australia where we can see the sun shining and the bright blue seas look so tempting that you just wish you could jump into the TV and go there right now. The scenes are happy and ...