Wake in Fright

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Peter W Wake in Fright is an unforgettable and deeply disturbing experience. It’s truly a nightmare for teacher John Grant, who simply wanted a holiday full of peace and relaxation, but due to poor choices, he stumbles upon a place and world that feels like hell. Filled with nightmarish and uncomfortable sequences, you can’t help but be drawn to this place to the point where you feel like visiting it yourself while being repulsed. Visually, I love this film, especially the impressive display of Australian culture. A landmark piece of Australian cinema, there are certainly some outstanding leading performances, particularly from Chips Rafferty and Donald Pleasence. It’s definitely a must-watch from me, though it’s not for the faint-hearted or the squeamish. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/25 Full Review Krent A One of the finest films ever made and a total 70's classic. Brilliant acting, characters, and a subtle, ambiguous script that avoids cliches at every turn. I can't think another film that captures masculine culture better. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/27/25 Full Review Harry M You'll never forget this movie. Be warned! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/11/25 Full Review Dave S While it never really lives up to its reputation and the associated hype, Ted Kotcheff’s Wake in Fright is certainly effective in creating an atmosphere. Set in the Australian Outback, a schoolteacher returning home for the Christmas holidays finds himself stranded in a remote town and soon finds himself sliding into alcohol-fueled debauchery, eventually leading to the controversial (and bloody) kangaroo hunt that gave the movie such notoriety. Beautifully shot, the cinematography effectively captures the essence of the Outback – you can almost taste the dust and feel the sweat. To its detriment, Wake in Fright grinds to a bit of a halt at the midway point as images of beer-drunk Aussies begin to get more than a little repetitive. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review Revolver 0 Just superb classic. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/25 Full Review Scott M Story about a man who goes on holiday in a nearby city of Yabba, where he meets a cast of characters who love to drink a lot. And I mean a lot. Somehow he ends up naked with Donald Pleasence, and decides to end his life. I would to. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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