Australian Revelations is Revelation Film Festival’s monthly screening program – presenting an Australian feature alongside a locally short.
It’s Halloween and we have a beauty for you…. described as ” Pretty In Pink meets Wolf Creek”.
The importance of genre has been the hot topic in the Australian film industry over the past few years with films like The Babadook, Lost Gully Road, Snowtown and others…and this feature is the perfect example of what can be produced by local talent. Starting out as a coming of age movie, there’s a rapid gear change and something far nastier emerges in this blood splattered horror classic-to-be. Expect mirror disco balls, prom queens, dirty kitchens, nails and blood. To say any more would give too much away.
There’s a real joy for gore and grossness here, a true celebration of the genre devoid of apology. Writer/director Sean Byrne knows his stuff and alongside the shocks, there’s a tight plot and tighter direction, which never lets up, as the film heads for its blood-soaked climax.
The Loved Ones is a must see for fans of the genre.
“It’s a terrifying masterpiece that turns high school drama into a literal dead zone.” Indiewire
“Byrne announces his emphatic arrival with this movie. Australian horror has another distinctive new voice.” Sydney Morning Herald
Australian Revelations is a celebration of Australian cinema. Hosted by Breaking Banter at the fabulous The Backlot Perth with drinks from Otherside Brewing and West Cape Howe Wines , cheese and international delights from Perth Gourmet Trader .
