Red Billabong
| Red Billabong | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical Poster | |
| Directed by | Luke Sparke |
| Produced by | Carly Imrie |
| Written by | Luke Sparke |
| Starring |
Dan Ewing Tim Pocock Jessica Green |
| Music by | Jason Fernandez |
| Cinematography | Andrew Conder |
| Edited by | Michael Gilbert |
| Distributed by | Pinnacle Films |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Red Billabong is a 2016 independent Australian action/adventure/horror/thriller film, written and directed by Luke Sparke [1] in his feature debut. Based on an Australian legend, Red Billabong follows two estranged brothers who find themselves stalked by a supernatural creature.[2]
The movie premiered in Sydney on August 10, 2016 and had a wider Australian release on August 25, 2016.[3]
Plot
In the Australian Outback, two estranged brothers discover old secrets and family lies when their grandfather’s property is passed into their hands. When a shady land developer shows interest in taking the property off their hands for a princely sum, Tristan (Pocock) wants to sell up, but Nick (Ewing) is concerned about a warning from grandad’s friend, Mr. Garvey.[4] Tristan's friends, and drug dealer BJ, rocks up for a party in the brothers’ new home. As both brothers are pulled apart by different choices, one thing is clear – something sinister is going on. As their friends start to go missing they fear they are being stalked by something. An ancient Australian legend has now been unleashed.
Cast
- Dan Ewing ... Nick Marshall
- Tim Pocock ... Tristan Marshall
- Sophie Don ... Anya
- Ben Chisholm ... BJ
- Jessica Green ... Rebecca
- Emily Joy ... Kate
- James Striation ... Jason
- Greg Fryer ... Mr Garvey
Production
Shooting for the film began in September 2014 in Gold Coast, Queensland.[5] A trailer was released in September 2015.[6]
Reception
In a review for The Reel Bits, Richard Gray said, "Red Billabong is not just a horror film, but a riddle to be solved within the framework of a typical splatterfest."[7]
References
- ↑ Pfeiffer, Oliver (September 24, 2015). "Australian action thriller Red Billabong to start shooting Monday". sbs.com.au. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Darclight Films". www.arclightfilms.com. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Red Billabong Premiere in Sydney – BMEG". www.bmegonline.com. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ↑ "REVIEW: Red Billabong". Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ↑ Groves, Don (September 4, 2014). "Red Billabong ready to roll". if.com.au. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ↑ Allen, Michael (September 16, 2015). "This Trailer for Red Billabong Shows the Black Sheep of the Family". 28dayslateranalysis.com. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ↑ Gray, Richard (August 24, 2016). "Review: Red Billabong". The Reel Bits. Retrieved August 30, 2016.