Wolf Creek
Starring: John Jarratt, Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath, Kestie Morassi
Director: Greg McLean
The film: Wolf Creek's release last year came as the world waited for the real-life trial of an Australian man accused of murdering an English backpacker and abducting his female travelling companion.
It was a lucky bit of timing for the film- makers, because the story is based on a similarly gruesome scenario, and both would send shivers down the spines of all those who plan to explore the Outback.
First-time director Greg McLean serves up a tight and thoroughly nasty slice of cinema, about a thoroughly nasty subject. It's blood-soaked, violent, and chilling to the last.
What makes Wolf Creek stand out from your standard slasher flick is the presence of veteran Australian actor John Jarratt, who brings real menace to his turn as Crocodile Dundee gone wrong, Mick Taylor.