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Australian Thriller

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Black Water
Black Water (MA15+)  2008
While on holiday in Northern Australia, Grace, her boyfriend Adam and younger sister Lee are knocked overboard while on a river cruise chartered by their guide Jim. Stranded in a mongrove swamp it is up to the group to try and survive being killed by a vicious man-eating crocodile. Based on a tru...   more
Kiss or Kill (1997)
Kiss or Kill (1997) (MA15+)  1997
Set amidst the eerie desolation of the Australian outback, Kiss or Kill is a superior reworking of vintage film noir materials from the veteran director Bill Bennett. Its lovers-on-the-run story focuses on Nicole (Frances O'Connor) and Al (Matt Day), a pair of petty thieves running a scam targeting...   more
Money Movers
Money Movers (R18+)  1979
The counting house at Darcey's Security Services is a fortress. Security is intense and any would-be-robbers have little hope, unless they get "inside" help. Money Movers is a fast-moving, ultra-violent telling of Australia's biggest and bloodiest armed robbery, the theft of $20 million from a payro...   more
Bullet Down Under
Bullet Down Under (M)  1994
Martin Bullet is a former L.A. cop who moves down under to Sydney, Australia to escape his troubled past. He joins their police force and is paired with a maniacal no-nonsense cop whose partner was recently killed. International intrigue follows, as they are pitted against a viscious crime syndicate...   more
Halifax F.P.-Collection 1 - Disc 3: My Lovely Girl
Halifax F.P.-Collection 1 - Disc 3: My Lovely Girl (MA15+)  1994
A high suspense drama from both sides of the law! Jane Halifax is a forensic scientist, a psychological super sleuth immersed in a mire of crime and punishment.   more
Well, The
Well, The (M)  1997
Katherine and her older friend Hester live at the isolated farm run by Hester and her Father. Katherine is the overworked maid who wishes to leave, however Hester is attracted to Katherine and in order to keep her there promises less work.Hesters father dies and she decides to sell the farm and they...   more
Jammed, The
Jammed, The (MA15+)  2007
Inspired by court transcripts and actual events, THE JAMMED is a social thriller about trafficking and the sex slave trade in Melbourne. When a Chinese mother arrives in Melbourne to find her missing daughter, she enlists the help of Ashley Hudson. Ashley reluctantly agrees to help search, and is so...   more
Hoodwink
Hoodwink (M)  1981
Combining thrilling crime caper with unexpected romance, Hoodwink tells the extraordinary story of Martin Stang (John Hargreaves), a cunning bank robber and charming rogue who keeps one step ahead of the law by pretending to be blind. Featuring a role-call of great Australian acting royalty, includi...   more
Jammed, The
Jammed, The (MA15+)  2007
Inspired by court transcripts and actual events, THE JAMMED is a social thriller about trafficking and the sex slave trade in Melbourne. When a Chinese mother arrives in Melbourne to find her missing daughter, she enlists the help of Ashley Hudson. Ashley reluctantly agrees to help search, and is so...   more
Square, The
Square, The (MA15+)  2008
Coming 12 Dec 2008

Stuck in a loveless marriage, Raymond Yale (David Roberts) is re-invigorated by a chance meeting with the troubled and beautiful, Carla Smith (Claire Van Der Boom). She instantly sees in him an escape from her controlling, criminal husband (Anthony Hayes), and a dangerous affair begins. Discovering ...   more
Risk
Risk (MA15+)  2000
Ben Madigan is a seemingly innocent young insurance salesman who has been put under the guidance of the company's most notorious adjustor, Kreisky. Ben soon discovers that he's being used as a dupe in a ingenious claim scam run by Kreisky and the dangerously sexy lawyer, Louise Roncoli.   more
Two Hands
Two Hands (MA15+)  1998
It seemed simple. Just deliver the cash. But when Jimmy loses ten grand of dirty money, the underworld comes knocking. If there's no cash, there's no more Jimmy. Suddenly it comes down to one hour, one girl, one crazy idea and ten thousand reasons to risk it all.   more
End Play
End Play (PG)  1975
Russell Braddon's bestseller becomes a gripping, psychological movie thriller with a serial killer, in a small coastal community , preying on young and attractive female hitchhikers. Suspicion falls on paraplegic Robert Gifford (George Mallaby) and his brother Mark (John Waters). Both men remain fie...   more
Two Hands
Two Hands (MA15+)  1998
It seemed simple. Just deliver the cash. But when Jimmy loses ten grand of dirty money, the underworld comes knocking. If there's no cash, there's no more Jimmy. Suddenly it comes down to one hour, one girl, one crazy idea and ten thousand reasons to risk it all.   more
Boxing Day
Boxing Day (MA15+)  2007
Told in real time and shot as a single take, Boxing Day documents the minute events across the course of an afternoon in the the life of Chris, a recovering alcoholic and alienated father. Living alone on home detention, Chris is preparing Christmas lunch for his teenage daughter when an old friend ...   more

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