"The thrill is in the hunt."

2005

1h 44m

6.2(1209 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

Stranded backpackers in remote Australia fall prey to a murderous bushman, who offers to fix their car, then takes them captive.

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Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

John Jarratt

Mick Taylor

Acting

Cassandra Magrath

Liz Hunter

Acting

Kestie Morassi

Kristy Earl

Acting

Nathan Phillips

Ben Mitchell

Acting

Gordon Poole

Old Man

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Guy O'Donnell

Car Salesman

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Phil Stevenson

Mechanic

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Geoff Revell

Petrol Attendant

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Acting

Andy McPhee

Bazza

Writing

Aaron Sterns

Bazza's Mate

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Michael Moody

Bazza's Old Mate

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David Rock

Irish Backpacker

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Acting

Teresa Palmer

Pool Party People

Acting

Paul Curran

Pool Party People

Acting

Aaron J. March

Pool Party People

Writing

Sean Gannon

Pool Party People

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Darren Humphreys

Detective

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Isabella Reimer

Flashback Girl

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