New Wolf Creek Moving Forward With Original Star Returning

New Wolf Creek Moving Forward With Original Star Returning

As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for survival horror games and a soft spot for Australian outback-set terrors, the news of Wolf Creek: Legacy has me positively giddy! I’ve been an ardent fan of the series since its inception, having braved the chilling tale of Mick Taylor and his demented antics. The original movie’s grim and unapologetic approach to horror left a lasting impression on me, much like the markings a dingo might leave on an unfortunate wanderer lost in the outback.


Films like Wake in Fright and Razorback serve as quintessential examples of the Australian perspective on terror, with another seminal entry into the lexicon of Australian horror being the 2005 movie Wolf Creek, which Deadline confirms is getting a third entry. The upcoming Wolf Creek: Legacy will mark the third entry in the series, as the debut movie earned the 2013 sequel Wolf Creek 2 and also inspired a TV series that ran for two seasons, and is set to feature the return of original star John Jarratt as the villainous Mick Taylor. Creator Greg Mclean will also be returning, though this time will serve as a producer.

In a new movie, an American family unknowingly enters the hunting territory of a character named Taylor. When the parents give their lives to protect their children, the kids are left stranded, lost, and pursued in the vast Australian wilderness. It remains to be seen if these two cunning and resilient young people, or “fresh prey,” will prove too challenging for the older predator to catch.

The initial film centered around two British travelers journeying across Australia and encountering Mick, a cruel individual who harasses and torments them. Initially, McLean’s movie followed a typical slasher pattern, but as he started to blend real-world elements from infamous Australian murderer Ivan Milat, who killed seven backpackers over a four-year span, McLean found himself becoming more engaged with the project.

In the 2000s, films such as Saw and Hostel led to a surge in horror movies with a darker, more malicious tone. Wolf Creek, in particular, stood out as a chilling and twisted narrative of fear, serving as a representative example. Remarkably grim, Wolf Creek is among the rare films that have received an F CinemaScore, a distinction McLean is proud to boast about.

Back in 2017, I reminisced about the release of “Wolf Creek” to ComicBook, sharing that it was quite an unusual debut. This chilling horror film has certainly built a solid reputation over time, but what really stands out is its unconventional premiere. In 2005, on Christmas day, no less, “Wolf Creek” graced the screens of a staggering 1,500 theaters. The Weinsteins, it seems, had an innovative strategy; they’d previously seen success with releasing films on Christmas day a few years prior to that.

He added, “They decided to release this gruesome, startlingly horrifying movie on Christmas day to gauge the reaction. Audiences went to see the film, expecting a light-hearted horror flick like Scream. However, they were in for quite a surprise! The film was not at all what they expected. Instead, it was intensely disturbing, exceptionally gruesome – a type of horror movie that mainstream American cinema and audiences have rarely seen since Texas Chain Saw Massacre. This film does not hold back in any way.”

The upcoming movie is hinting at being a fresh start, so keep an eye out for more news about “Wolf Creek: Legacy”.

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2024-09-04 01:10