Another quality early 80s Australian film, in what seems to have been the golden age of low budget high effort Ozploitation. Linda’s Mother has …continue reading The Daily Dig: Next of Kin (1982)
Psychologically profound with a flair of romanticism you wouldn’t expect from a gruff truck driver, “Road Games” proves itself entertaining. An American truck driver …continue reading The Daily Dig: Road Games (1981)
A reported favorite of Quentin Tarantino, “Dead End Drive-In” boasts award-nominated production design and an 80s enthusiast’s dream aesthetic. In a dystopian future (1995) …continue reading The Daily Dig: Dead End Drive-In (1986)
Australia’s great lost film has aged like fine rotgut — an examination of apocalyptic masculinity more potent than ever, with a lingering aftertaste. Trigger Warning: …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Wake in Fright (1971)
Resolve to expand your cinematic horizons this year, starting with a rollicking crash course in the (mostly) proud history of Australian exploitation. I didn’t …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Not Quite Hollywood (2009)
“Red Christmas” leaves behind the holiday cheer for a memorable, blood-soaked ozploitation debut from writer/director Craig Anderson. 25 DAYS OF HOLIDAY HORROR (DECEMBER 10): …continue reading Holiday Horror: Red Christmas (2017)
