Though the movies received mixed critical reception,[8][9] they notably turned a profit at the box office through their international ticket sales.[1][2] The franchise has accumulated fans through the years since its release, earning a designated status as cult classics of the horror film genre.[10][11][5][12]
Britishtourists Liz Hunter and Kristy Earl, begin their backpacking trip through Australia with their local friend Ben Mitchell. As they travel to their next destination, the friends stop at the Wolfe Creek National Park. Upon returning to their vehicle however, they find that it will no longer start. As the sun sets, a man name Mick Taylor offers to take them to his nearby camp and tow their car to help repair it. Hours later the friends arrive at an abandoned mining site, where Mick feigns working on their car and tells the group stories about his past.
Offering the trio some water, Liz awakens gagged and tied up in a shed. Breaking free and realizing that they have been drugged, she determines to free her friends as she hears Kristy being tortered nearby. As the friends attempt to escape, they begin to discover that Mick had followed them long before they arrived at Wolfe Creek, realizing that he is a serial killer with a number of other vehicles and belongings in his possession from other victims.[13][14][15]
Mick Taylor continues his murderous pursuits of various victims, while a German couple named Rutger Enqvist and Katarina Schmidt hitchhike through Australia. The couple arrives at Wolfe Creek National Park and set up camp for the night. Mick arrives and offers them a ride to a designated campsite so they are not found liable for being in a National Park after dark. Angered by Rutger's rejection, a struggle ensues where Mick murders Rutger. Tying Katarina up, Mick states that she will be his prisoner for the next several months making sexual references before strangling Katrina until she is unconscious.
Later that night, she awakens to see the murderer dismembering the corpse of Rutger and flees into the wilderness. Mick gives chase in what nefariously calls a game of hide-and-seek. She is rescued at a nearby highway by a British tourist named Paul Hammersmith, before Mick soon continues his pursuit of the new duo. As Mick accidentally murders his desired prey and infuriated by the fact that he had intended to sexually abuse her, he decides to enact revenge through a game of cat and mouse by hunting Paul instead. Initially evading the murderer, Paul finds himself fighting for his life through an unrelenting series of attempts by the serial killer.[16][17][18]
Wolf Creek: Legacy (2026)
In August 2024, it was announced that third film titled Wolf Creek: Legacy was in development with John Jarratt reprising the central villainous role as John Jarratt / The Outback Killer. Directed by Sean Lahiff with a script written by Duncan Samarasinghe, the plot will center around a family of American tourists who unintentionally find themselves in Mick Taylor's hunting grounds. After the parents sacrifice themselves in attempting to dissuade his pursuits, the children find themselves alone traversing the vast Australian outback alone while they are being hunted by a murderous serial killer. Franchise creator Greg Mclean will serve as producer, alongside Jeremy Bolt, Kristian Moliere, and Bianca Martino.[19]
By February 2025, Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting had joined the production as distributing companies for the North American release. Principal photography was announced to commence later in the same year, while release was set for fall of 2026. Jay Ryan and Laura Gordon joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[20][21]
Greg McLean, Greg Haddrick, Jo Rooney, Andy Ryan, Nick Forward, and Rob Gibson
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The television series is a continuation of the plot established in the movies, following additional murderous actions by the serial killer Mick Taylor; where John Jarratt reprises his role as villain.
The plot for season one centered around an American college student named Eve Thorogood who vacations in Australia with her family in an attempt to cope with her drug addiction. They initially enjoy their adventures before coming into contact with the serial killer Mick Taylor. As the sole survivor of his attack, Eve seeks the reluctant help of Det. Sullivan Hill and despite contrary advise remains in Australia and plans what becomes a format of her hunter-becomes-hunted revenge.[22][23] Through the episodes of the series, the villain's backstory is explored including events of his childhood.[24]
The plot for season two centers around Mick's realization that his murdering rampage as a serial killer may be coming to a close, as local law enforcement investigate the variety of deaths that have happened in his area. He soon encounters a group of international tourists who are embarking on a guided trip through the Australian outback. The driver of the tour bus named Davo, is responsible for all of the crew which includes: a German couple Oskar and Nina, and their daughter Emma; American couple Rebecca and Danny; Canadian friends Kelly and Michelle; American militaryveteran Bruce; British professional Brian; an Australian named Wade; a New Zealander named Ritchie; and a gay Australian couple Johnny and Steve. As Mick begins his murderous ways with each passenger one-by-one, he soon discovers a variety of professional backgrounds are onboard. Their variety of experience proves to be a different challenge for him with former-military, geology, genetics, building, and forensic psychology among its passengers. As the number of deaths begin to rise, Rebecca rallies the remaining survivors who try to fight for their lives and thwart his nefarious plans.[24]
The series was well received in its capacity as a sequel, and called a worthy successor to the movies by critics.[22][23][24]
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Released in 2014, the franchise expanded with two prequel novels co-authored by Greg McLean and Aaron Sterns. Published by Penguin Global, the books explore the earlier events of the serial killer Mick Taylor's life. Through the separate stories, the character attempts to control his psychopathic impulses. Despite this, various life events including witnessing the horrific death of his younger sister, and experiences as a military recruit during the Vietnam War contribute to his descent into insanity. The series of books was met with positive critical reception.[33][34]
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