Cineverse and its horror division Bloody Disgusting have confirmed that production has begun in South Australia on the third feature film in the worldwide hit horror franchise “Wolf Creek.”
John Jarratt returns as the menacing Mick Taylor in “Wolf Creek: Legacy,” which centres around an American family on a dream trip to the Australian outback, who soon draw his attention. It is described as “a hellish nightmare ensues as the couple’s two children escape only to be hunted by the infamous killer.”
The third instalment sees Jarratt reunited with the creator of the iconic franchise and its original director, Greg McLean (“Rogue,” “The Belko Experiment,” “Jungle”), who is producing this new project alongside Kristian Moliere (“The Babadook”), Bianca Martino (“The Darkness”) and Jeremy Bolt (“Resident Evil,” “Death Race”). South Australian Sean Lahiff (“Carnifex”) is directing the new feature, with a script by Duncan Samarasinghe.
Joining him 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 from the popular Australian television series “Travel Guides.”
As previously announced, 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. Worldwide sales will be handled by Architect, while Icon Film Distribution has secured UK and Ireland rights. Rialto Distribution securing Australian and New Zealand rights.
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.” Its sequel 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.
Producer Greg McLean said: “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.
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“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.”