The story follows three backpackers—two British women, Liz and Kristy, and an Australian man, Ben—as they embark on a road trip across the desolate Australian outback. Their destination is , home to a massive meteorite crater.
Trouble begins when their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. A seemingly helpful local bushman named (played with terrifying charisma by John Jarratt) offers to tow them to his camp to fix the vehicle. However, the rescue quickly turns into a nightmare as Mick reveals himself to be a sadistic serial killer who hunts humans for sport. Key Themes and Impact
is a landmark Australian horror film that transformed the "outback slasher" subgenre into something visceral, grounded, and deeply unsettling. Directed by Greg McLean, it gained notoriety for its grim atmosphere and its chilling claim of being "based on true events." Plot Summary