Global hit horror franchise Wolf Creek is back, with production now underway in South Australia on the third feature film instalment, Wolf Creek Legacy.
The film sees actor John Jarratt return as sadistic serial killer Mick Taylor, reuniting with the creator and original director of the iconic franchise Greg McLean (Rogue, The Belko Experiment, Jungle), who is producing the new project alongside South Australian Kristian Moliere (The Babadook), Bianca Martino (The Darkness) and Jeremy Bolt (Resident Evil, Death Race).
South Australian Sean Lahiff (Carnifex) directs the new feature with a script by Duncan Samarasinghe.
The film is supported by the SAFC’s Screen Production Fund and 10% SA Post Production, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Rebate, with PDV to be delivered by leading South Australian post production studio KOJO (Bring Her Back, Send Help) and South Australian post sound service provider Studio 508 (Kill Jackie, We Bury The Dead).
Wolf Creek Legacy centres around an American family on a dream trip to the Australian outback, who soon draw the attention of pig-shooter and serial killer Mick Taylor. A hellish nightmare ensues as the couple’s two children escape only to be hunted by the infamous killer.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Aussie horror icon Mick Taylor back to the screen. As the creator of Wolf Creek, I can’t wait for audiences to experience the next chapter of this franchise — bigger, darker, and more relentless than ever. With director Sean Lahiff at the helm, a powerhouse cast led by the legendary John Jarratt and an incredible crew behind us, we’re ready to unleash the Outback’s deadliest killer on the world once again. Mick’s back… and the hunt is on.”
Greg McLean, Producer
Joining Jarratt in the cast is Ditch Davey (Spartacus, War Machine), Laura Gordon (Late Night with the Devil, Undertow), Stacy Clausen (Leviticus, The Mosquito Bowl), Charli Penton (Neighbours, Insidious: The Bleeding World), Anni Finsterer (Sweet Country, The Gloaming), Meg Fraser (Barons, Welcome Back To My Channel), Carlos Sanson Jnr (Bump, Primitive War), Maria Thattil (Empire City, Mother and Son), Connor Pullinger (The Hunting, Treasure & Dirt) and in his first acting role, Michael Teng, best known as one of the “Travel Guides” in the popular Australian television series.
Crew for the film include Production Designer Jonah Booth-Remmers (Treasure & Dirt, Thou Shalt Not Steal) Director of Photography Geoff Hall (Red Dog, The Correspondent, Chopper), Casting Director Louise Heesom of Heesom Casting, Hair and Make Up Designer Rebecca Buratto (Leviticus, Bring Her Back), and Costume Designer Theo Benton (Limbo, The Last King of the Cross) – all South Australian – and Prosthetics Designer Larry van Duynhoven (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Bring Her Back).
Australia’s most well-known and successful horror franchise, Wolf Creek was first released in 2005 after premiering at Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival, and dubbed by Quentin Tarantino as “the scariest Australian movie ever made”. The sequel, Wolf Creek 2, premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2013 and was followed by two spin-off television series made for Australian streamer Stan and seen worldwide.
Cineverse has exclusive North American distribution rights to the film and is planning a wide theatrical release. The first two films of the franchise have grossed more than $35 million globally at theatres according to Box Office Mojo.
“Greg, Sean, Duncan and the whole team are creating a film that Wolf Creek fans will find delightfully disturbing, and we can’t wait to see John Jarratt back on the big screen as the sadistic bushman killer Mick Taylor. We couldn’t be happier to be a part of this Legacy – the latest example of our model of acquiring proven, IP-based franchise films and releasing them cost-effectively through our owned technology and media infrastructure.”
Yolanda Macias, Chief Motion Pictures Officer at Cineverse
The film is Executive Produced by Laura Rister, Tom McLeod, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Calum Gray, Max Pirkis, Cory Todd Hughes, Adrian Speckert and Kelly Rogers.
McLean and Martino’s Emu Creek Pictures produce in association with Moliere’s Triptych Pictures, based at the SAFC’s Adelaide Studios, with production partners Esme Grace, the SAFC, Head Gear Films and Metrol Technology, JB Pictures and So It Goes Entertainment.
Wolf Creek Legacy will be produced and filmed in South Australia. Worldwide sales by Architect. Icon Film Distribution has secured UK and Ireland rights, with Rialto Distribution securing Australian and New Zealand rights.
