Comingsoon.net is headed to the outback in search of the best Aussie horror movies. Check out our selections in the gallery below!
When thinking of horror, the mind doesn’t immediately go to the Australian outback. But, believe it or not, plenty of the best horror films (and the best horror filmmakers) come from the world’s only continent-country. From survival scares to torturous thrills, there are all kinds of great horror movies that have been brought out of Australia.
As recently as 2014, writers and directors have pounced on the opportunity to harvest horrors from this huge island in the Pacific Ocean. No matter what type of horror you prefer, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest within this slideshow. (And no, before you ask, Kangaroo Jack is not included in the best horror movies from Australia.)
Aussie horror
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Daybreakers (2009)
A vampire film set in a futuristic 2019, Daybreakers is another that isn’t specifically Australian but comes from a team that is undoubtedly Aussie.
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Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
An integral part of Australia’s film canon, Picnic at Hanging Rock is part of Australia’s foundation as a voice in filmmaking and a much-loved horror film in one.
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Razorback (1984)
Combining traditional horror elements with the terrors of the Australian outback, Razorback more than earns its spot here.
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Roadgames (1981)
Part of the chunk of films characterized as the Australian New Wave, Roadgames helped to put Australian horror on the map.
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The Saw franchise
While these movies aren’t explicitly Australian, creatives James Wan and Leigh Whannell are native Australians.
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The Babadook (2014)
A breakout hit from the mid-2010s (and an unexpected source for LGBTQ+ allyship), The Babadook is quintessentially Australian.
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Wolf Creek (2005)
Like the Saw films, it’s not hard to believe that something so brutal and gritty could come from Australia. Wolf Creek is a real bloody affair.
