Episode 52. The Dark Side of Oz: Wolf Creek (2005) and The Loved Ones (2009)

Andrea and Alex head to a land down under, exploring a landscape which seems familiar but can change drastically when you head down the wrong back country road. From familial ties to an unforgiving Outback, Australia can provide a terrifying backdrop for the darkest of human psyches. Tickets for our first-ever live show in Salem, MA are available now: buy them here! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on all our announcements. REQUIRED READING Wolf Creek. Dir. Greg McLean, 2005. The Loved Ones. Dir. Sean Byrne, 2009. EXTRA CREDIT Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008) A documentary that explores the rise of Australian genre cinema in the 1970s and 1980s. Screenwave.com.au: Creative Events & Outdoor Cinema in Australia. Australian National Cinema by Tom O’Regan. No Turning Back by Joanne Lees – an account of surviving an encounter with the Outback Killer, Bradley Murdoch. Australia’s dark heart inspires horror movie boom – An interview with filmmakers about what makes Australian horror tick. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As…” to download the mp3.