Australian Archives - MOVIES and MANIA

LURKING WOODS (2015) Reviews and VOD release news

‘Who among your friends, would you value most?’ Lurking Woods is a 2015 Australian slasher horror film about six friends on a scavenger hunt in a cabin in the woods… …

SWEET RIVER (2020) Reviews and overview

‘Back where they belong’ Sweet River is a 2020 Australian mystery horror film in which a mother returns to her hometown where her son is missing and presumed dead. Directed …

PARANORMAL DOORWAYS (2020) Preview and overview

‘The portal has been opened’ Paranormal Doorways is a 2020 Australian horror film about a teenage boy’s investigation of lucid dreams that become reality. Formerly known as Demonic Doorways Written …

AIYAI: WRATHFUL SOUL (2020) Reviews of Australian supernatural horror

‘Once you see them, nothing can save you’ Aiyai: Wrathful Soul is a 2020 Australian horror film about a visiting Indian student who encounters the vengeful spirit of a homeless …

THE UNLIT (2021) Preview of Australian witchcraft horror

The Unlit is a 2021 Australian horror film about a young woman who returns to her hometown to discover witchcraft is rife. Directed by Kate Whitbread from a screenplay written …

GREAT WHITE (2021) Preview of Australian shark movie

Great White is a 2021 Australian action horror film about five people that become trapped on a reef surrounded by hungry sharks. Directed by Martin Wilson – making his feature …

ASCENDANT aka RISING WOLF (2021) Preview of sci-fi thriller set in a high-rise elevator

‘120 floors. 4 walls. 1 secret trapped inside.’ Ascendant is a 2021 Australian science-fiction thriller about a young female environmentalist who wakes up trapped and kidnapped. Worse, she’s in the …

THE POSSESSED (2021) First images of Aussie demonic horror

‘When he asks whose body this is… You better pray you tell him it’s yours’ The Possessed is a 2021 Australian supernatural horror film about an accidental exorcist and his …

UNDERTOW (2018) Reviews and overview

‘Pleasure, pain, control’ Undertow is a 2018 Australian thriller about a woman who is suspicious of her husband’s relationship with a pregnant teenager. Written and directed by Miranda Nation and …

OCCUPATION: RAINFALL (2020) Alien invasion sequel

‘Take a stand’ Occupation: Rainfall is a 2020 Australian science-fiction film about a few survivors mounting a fight back against an intergalactic invasion. The movie is a sequel to Occupation …

AN IDEAL HOST (2020) Reviews of Australian comedy sci-fi horror

An Ideal Host is a 2020 Australian science-fiction comedy horror feature film about a dinner party that descends into an alien invasion. Co-produced, directed, photographed, edited and scored by Robert Woods …

THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE KILLER (2020) Now with new poster, trailer and release date!

‘It’s his house and he’s dying to meat you’ The Slaughterhouse Killer is a 2020 Australian horror feature film about two abattoir workers that get a taste for killing human beings. …

ON HALLOWEEN (2020) preview of Australian creepy clown flick

On Halloween is a 2020 Australian horror feature film about a journalist who goes in search of the truth after a series of brutal deaths. The mystery leads back to …

CREATURE CABIN aka TARNATION (2017) more reviews, new title and artwork!

‘It wants your soul’ Creature Cabin aka Tarnation is a 2017 Australian “demon-unicorn-cabin-in-the-woods-twisted-fairy-tale-monster-horror-adventure” feature film written, edited and directed by Daniel Armstrong (Sheborg Massacre; Murderdrome). The movie stars Daisy Masterman, …

CULT GIRLS (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Sleepwalk children, into the valley of death’ Cult Girls is a 2019 Australian horror feature film about Dalia and her two young sisters who grow up in a pagan apocalyptic …

2067 (2020) reviews of inspiring time travel sci-fi pic

‘The fight for the future has begun’ 2067 is a 2020 Australian science-fiction feature film about a simple underground tunnel worker whose destiny is to save a dying world. Released …

BLOODY HELL (2020) Reviews and overview

Bloody Hell is a 2020 American-Australian horror feature film about a man with a messy past who flees abroad to escape his own personal demons – only to arrive somewhere …

THE FACELESS MAN (2019) Reviews and overview

The Faceless Man is a 2019 Australian horror feature film that combines ruthless thugs alongside the supernatural titular monster. Written and directed by James Di Martino, the Chapter Five Studios …

MONSTERS OF MAN (2020) Reviews and overview

Monsters of Man is a 2020 Australian science-fiction action feature film about an animatronic army being tested in the jungle. Written and directed by Mark Toia – making his feature …

OPEN WATER 3: CAGE DIVE (2017) Reviews and overview

‘First you find the sharks. Then they find you.’ Open Water 3: Cage Dive is a 2017 Australian horror-thriller feature film written and directed by Gerald Rascionato (Claw) from a …

TURKEY SHOOT (1982) Reviews and overview

‘Hunting is the sport… people are the prey!’ Turkey Shoot is a 1982 Australian dystopian futurist exploitation film with horror elements directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith (Night of the Demons 2; …

BLOOD VESSEL (2019) Reviews plus behind-the-scenes clips

Blood Vessel is a 2019 Australian horror feature film directed by Justin Dix from a screenplay co-written with Jordan Prosser. The Wicked of Oz Studios production stars Nathan Phillips, Christopher …

WHAT GOES AROUND (2020) Reviews and overview

‘Secrets can bind. Karma can be killer.’ What Goes Around is a 2020 Australian slasher horror feature film about a timid college student who discovers her crush could be a …

NO WITNESSES (2021) Preview with trailer

No Witnesses is a 2021 Australian crime thriller about a brutal home invasion, five murders, two detectives and… no witnesses. Written and directed by Robert Roworth, the movie stars Jacob …

TWO HEADS CREEK (2019) Reviews and overview

‘In the Outback family can be deadly’ Two Heads Creek is a 2019 Australian–British comedy horror feature film about two British siblings who travel to Australia and are terrorised by …

THE LIGHT (2019) Preview

‘Everybody knows everybody.’ The Light is a 2019 Australian horror-thriller about a teenager and his loved ones who are pushed to their limits by a gang of mysterious masked criminals. …

OUTBACK (2019) Reviews and overview

‘No food. No water. No weapons. No escape.’ Outback is a 2019 Australian survival thriller feature film about a young American couple that find themselves stranded in the unforgiving desert …

100% WOLF (2020) Preview with trailer

100% Wolf is a 2020 Australian animated comedy horror feature film about a would-be werewolf who turns out to be a poodle. Directed by Alexs Stadermann from a screenplay by …

BLACK WATER: ABYSS (2020) Reviews and overview

‘Descend into fear’ Black Water: Abyss is a 2020 Australian action-horror feature film about a group of friends exploring a remote cave system in Northern Australia. Unfortunately, they find themselves …

RELIC (2020) Reviews and overview

Relic is a 2020 Australian-American horror feature film about a family being haunted by a manifestation of dementia that consumes their home. Directed by Natalie Erika James – making her …

CAT SICK BLUES (2014) Reviews and overview

‘Ted’s beloved cat is dead. In a mad, misguided attempt to bring his deceased pet back, he dresses up as a cat and murders people.’ Cat Sick Blues is a …

THE DUSTWALKER (2019) Reviews and overview

‘It walks among us’ The Dustwalker is a 2019 Australian science fiction horror feature film about an insidious bug that infects the residents of a small isolated town. Written, co-produced …

DARK PLACE (2019) Australian horror anthology

Dark Place is a 2019 Australian horror anthology feature film with five tales of varying subgenres, from horror comedy to gothic. Written and directed by Kodie Bedford, Liam Phillips, Rob …

MAD HOUSE (2019) Preview with YouTube review

‘Three drug addicts hold a family hostage’ Mad House is a 2019 Australian home invasion horror feature film about a businessman and his family being held hostage in their home …

AWOKEN (2019) Reviews and overview

Awoken is a 2019 Australian supernatural horror feature film about a boy whose sleep illness masks a dark secret.

THE MARSHES (2018) Reviews and overview

‘When science ends survival begins.’ The Marshes is a 2018 Australian horror feature film about three young biologists conducting research when they encounter evil. Written and directed by Roger Scott, …

LOST GULLY ROAD (2017) Reviews and overview

‘Don’t wander too far’ Lost Gully Road is a 2017 Australian supernatural horror feature film directed by Donna McRae (Johnny Ghost) from a screenplay co-written with Michael Vale. The production stars …

TURBINES (2019) Australian outback horror

‘Green Efficient Deadly‘ Turbines is a 2019 Australian horror-thriller feature film about a perceived threat from wind turbines in the Outback. Directed by Shane Borza and Igor Breakenback from a …

ASHBURN WATERS (2019) Something is stalking the campground

Ashburn Waters is a 2019 Australian horror feature film about a mysterious killer stalking the titular campground. Written, co-produced and directed by David Pether, the Shadow Fish Pictures production stars …

LAKE MUNGO (2008) Reviews and overview

Lake Mungo is a 2008 Australian psychological horror mockumentary feature film directed by filmmaker Joel Anderson and starring Talia Zucker. Plot: Sixteen-year-old Alice Palmer drowns while swimming in the local …

ROAD GAMES (1981) Reviews and overview

‘Animal… Vegetable… Or murder?’ Road Games – stylized as Roadgames – is a 1981 Australian horror thriller feature film directed by Richard Franklin (Psycho II) from a screenplay written by …

BOAR (2018) Reviews and overview

Boar is a 2018 Australian horror feature film written, co-produced and directed by Chris Sun (The Possessed; Charlie’s Farm). The Ozpix movie stars John Jarratt, Simone Buchanan, Melissa Tkautz and …

NO SUCH THING AS MONSTERS (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Your parents lied’ No Such Thing as Monsters is a 2019 Australian horror feature film about a young couple on a romantic weekend in the Australian bush being terrorised by …

TABERNACLE 101 (2019) Reviews and overview

‘The nightmare has just begun’ Tabernacle 101 is a 2019 Australian supernatural horror feature film about an atheist who sets out to disprove the afterlife but opens a portal between …

DAYBREAKERS (2009) Reviews and overview

Daybreakers is being released by Lionsgate on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital combo and Digital 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever September 10, 2019. The action-packed …

I AM MOTHER (2019) Reviews and overview

‘She’ll keep you safe’ I Am Mother is a 2019 Australian science fiction thriller feature film directed by Grant Sputore from a screenplay by Michael Lloyd Green. The movie stars …

THE FURIES (2019) Reviews and worth watching

‘Stay alive or die trying’ The Furies is a 2019 Australian science-fiction horror feature film written and directed by Tony D’Aquino. The movie stars Airlie Dodds, Linda Ngo, Taylor Ferguson …

REACHING DISTANCE (2018) Reviews and overview

‘Take back control’ Reaching Distance is a 2018 Australian psychological thriller feature film written and directed by David Fairhurst. The movie stars Wade Briggs, Morgan Griffin, Sophia Forrest, Matt Day, …

LITTLE MONSTERS (2019) Reviews and recommended

‘Playtime is over!’ Little Monsters is a 2019 Australian-British-American comedy horror feature film written and directed by Abe Forsythe. The movie stars Lupita Nyong’o, Josh Gad, Alexander England, Stephen Peacocke and Nadia Townsend. …

BROKEN GHOST (2017) Overview

‘She has a secret’ Broken Ghost is a 2017 Australian-American horror feature film directed by Richard Gray from a screenplay by Abe Pogos, based on a storyline co-written with Catherine Hill. The movie …