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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

BLOOD HUNT (2017) Australian outback horror

‘Your worst fears will be realized’ Blood Hunt is a 2017 Australian outback horror thriller feature film directed by Sam Curtain from a screenplay co-written with Danny Beaton and Thomas Roach. The …

NEXT OF KIN (1982) Reviews and overview

‘There’s no place like home, bloody home.’ Next of Kin is a 1982 Australian horror feature film directed by New Zealander Tony Williams from a screenplay co-written with Michael Heath. The …

ALISON’S BIRTHDAY (1979) Reviews and overview

‘A young girl comes of age… and an evil destiny awaits her.’ Alison’s Birthday is a 1979 Australian supernatural horror feature film written and directed by Ian Coughlan (writer of …

WEEVIL (2018) Overview

‘How loud can you scream when all life has been sucked out?’ Weevil is a 2018 Australian horror feature film written and directed by Mark Lipkin. The Lipkin Films production stars Joshua Charles …

PIMPED (2018) Overview

‘One killer night’ Pimped is a 2018 Australian psychological thriller horror feature film directed by David Barker from a screenplay co-written by Lou Mentor. The Playground Films production stars Ella Scott …

SEANCE (2011) Reviews and overview

‘Somebody wants to talk to you’ Seance – aka 666: Seance Hour – is a 2011 Australian supernatural horror feature film written and directed by Nathan Hill. The movie stars Daniel Rankin, Bronwyn Murphy, Piers Cunningham, Stephanie Wakefield, Lara …

DERELICT (2017) Overview

‘Some things are meant to stay secret’ Derelict is a 2017 Australian horror feature film directed by Cristian Broadhurst and James Broadhurst from a screenplay by Cristian Broadhurst. The movie …

THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE PILLIGA (2014) Reviews and now free to watch online

‘In the Australian outback, not all that wanders is lost…’ There’s Something in the Pilliga – aka Half Human – is a 2014 Australian found-footage horror film written and directed …

SLAUGHTERED (2008) Reviews and overview

‘Everyone’s getting slaughtered in the pub tonight!’ Slaughtered – original title: Schooner of Blood – is a 2008 Australian slasher horror film written, produced and directed by Kate Glover (co-producer of …

THE FURY WITHIN (1998) Reviews and overview

The Fury Within is a 1998 Australian/American made-for-TV horror film directed by Noel Nosseck from a screenplay by William Bast and Paul Huson. It stars Ally Sheedy, Costas Mandylor and Jodie Dry. The plot’s fairly straightforward. …

SORORAL aka DARK SISTER (2014) Reviews and overview

‘You only hurt the ones you love.’ Sororal – aka Dark Sister – is a 2014 Australian neo-giallo horror film directed by Sam Barrett (Esoterica; No Through Road) from a screenplay co-written …

A NIGHT OF HORROR: VOLUME 1 (2015) Reviews and overview

A Night of Horror: Volume 1 is a 2015 Australian horror film anthology film comprised of eight shorts that premiered at Sydney’s A Night of Horror International Film Festival, plus …

NO. 46 (2016) Overview

‘Dead isn’t always buried’ No. 46 is a 2016 Australian supernatural horror film written and directed by Ariana Kenny. The WACS Productions film stars Deborah Joyce, Gerard Holland and Sarah Ann Wiles. Elise …

3RD NIGHT (2017) Reviews and overview

‘Terror will come home’ 3rd Night is a 2017 Australian horror film written and directed by Adam Graveley. It stars Jesse McGinn, Robert Hartburn and Bruce Denny. A young couple decides to move …