Body Melt (1993)

Director:

Philip Brophy

Writers:

Philip Brophy (screenplay) &
Rod Bishop (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:

28 October 1994 (Australia)

Genre:

Horror | Comedy | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

The first phase is hallucinogenic... the second phase is glandular... and the third phase is... BODY MELT

Plot:

Residents of peaceful Pebbles Court, Homesville, are being used unknowingly as test experiments for a new 'Body Drug' that causes rapid body decomposition (melting skin etc.) and painful death. |

Plot Keywords:

Experiment | Melting | Mutant | Bloody Body Of Child | Gross Out Comedy

Awards:

5 nominations

Cast

Gerard Kennedy	...	Det. Sam Phillips
Andrew Daddo	...	Johnno
Ian Smith	...	Dr. Carrera
Regina Gaigalas	...	Shaan
Vincent Gil	...	Pud
Neil Foley	...	Bab
Anthea Davis	...	Slab
Matthew Newton	...	Bronto
Lesley Baker	...	Mack
Amy Grove-Rogers	...	Old Woman
Adrian Wright	...	Thompson Noble
Jillian Murray	...	Angelica Noble
Ben Geurens	...	Brandon Noble
Amanda Douge	...	Elloise Noble
Brett Climo	...	Brian Rand
Lisa McCune	...	Cheryl Rand
Nick Polites	...	Sal Ciccone
Maurie Annese	...	Gino Argento
William McInnes	...	Paul Matthews
Suzi Dougherty	...	Kate
Bill Young	...	Willie
Tommy Dysart	...	Sergeant
Stig Wemyss	...	Jordan
Matthew Green	...	Forensic Cop
Philip Green	...	Station Cop
Russell Allan	...	Patrol Cop #1
Lance Anderson	...	Patrol Cop #2
Robert Simper	...	Ryan
Parthena	...	Dimitra
Matt McLean	...	Beauville
Barry Whitnell	...	Boughman
Roberto Micale	...	Attendant
Lucinda Cowden	...	Andrea
Graham Dow	...	Doctor
Tiffany Lamb	...	Secretary
Gaby Porras	...	Punk
Chris Whitmore	...	Punk's Boyfriend
Greg Tingate	...	Accountant
Rosemary Margan	...	Bag Lady
Dean Measor	...	Police Station Visitor
Cal Rein	...	Police Station Visitor (as Carlo Giardina)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Maria Kozic	...	Melting Shaan (uncredited)

Directed by
Philip Brophy

Writing credits
Philip Brophy		(screenplay) &
Rod Bishop		(screenplay)
Philip Brophy		(short stories)

Produced by
Rod Bishop	....	producer
Lars Michalak	....	associate producer
Daniel Scharf	....	producer

Original Music by
Philip Brophy

Cinematography by
Ray Argall

Film Editing by
Bill Murphy

Casting by
Gregory Apps

Production Design by
Maria Kozic

Art Direction by
Peta Lawson

Costume Design by
Anna Borghesi

Makeup Department
Bob McCarron	....	makeup supervisor
Bob McCarron	....	special makeup effects supervisor
Christine Miller	....	hair stylist
Paul Pattison	....	additional hair stylist
Paul Pattison	....	additional makeup artist

Production Management
Michael Batchelor	....	unit manager
Yvonne Collins	....	production manager
Kevin Morrison	....	unit manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Rod Bishop	....	second unit director
Tony Gilbert	....	second assistant director
Euan Keddie	....	first assistant director
Andy Pappas	....	third assistant director

Art Department
Hamish Appleby	....	assistant stand-by props
Graham Blackmore	....	stand-by props
Philip Brophy	....	storyboard artist
Denise Goudy	....	set dresser
Zlatko Kasumovic	....	art department runner
Paul Macak	....	additional art department assistant
Colin Robertson	....	props buyer
Walter Sperl	....	construction manager

Sound Department
Philip Brophy	....	sound designer
Steve Burgess	....	foley artist
Steve Burgess	....	sound mixer
Craig Carter	....	sound designer
Craig Carter	....	sound editor
Daniel Gadd	....	assistant sound engineer
Chris Goldsmith	....	boom operator
James Harvey	....	sound editor
Gerry Long	....	foley artist
Steve Murphy	....	stereo sound consultant: Dolby (as Stephen Murph)
Paul Pirola	....	assistant sound engineer
Phil Stirling	....	additional sound recordist
Mark J. Wasiutak	....	boom operator (as Mark Wasiutak)
Gary Wilkins	....	sound recordist

Special Effects by
Peter Armstrong	....	special effects
Philip Brophy	....	testicles
Jan Crockett	....	special effects
Jeff Little	....	special effects
Angelo Sahin	....	special effects crew
Sonja Smuk	....	special effects makeup artist
Peter Stubbs	....	special effects
Kevin Turner	....	special effects

Visual Effects by
Colin Tyler	....	opticals

Stunts
Russell Allan	....	stunts
Brett Anderson	....	stunts
Szumai Anderson	....	stunts
Wally Dalton	....	stunts
Lana Darby	....	stunts
Chris Peters	....	stunt coordinator
Garth Stone	....	stunts

Camera and Electrical Department
Kattina Bowell	....	focus puller
Stuart Crombie	....	key grip
Freddo Dirk	....	grip
Mark Dundon	....	still photographer
Warik Lawrance	....	clapper loader
Jenni Meaney	....	camera operator
Ian Phillips	....	additional assistant camera
Battista Remati	....	best boy
Angelo Sartori	....	additional assistant camera
Rory Timoney	....	gaffer
Travis Walker	....	additional grip

Casting Department
Nick Hamon	....	casting assistant (as Nick Harmon)

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Leonard Cossari	....	wardrobe attachment
Louise McCarthy	....	wardrobe assistant
Rachel Nott	....	wardrobe stand-by

Editorial Department
Ian Letcher	....	color grader
Jane Usher	....	assistant editor
Rowan Wilson	....	negative cutter

Music Department
Philip Brophy	....	music mixer

Other crew
David Arundell	....	accountant
John Bachous	....	armorer
Annette Blonski	....	script editor
Bernadette Breitkreuz	....	production accountant
John Fox	....	armorer
Jo Friesan	....	production coordinator (as Jo Friesen)
Dean Measor	....	voice: Beauville (as Dean Meazer)
Chris Odgers	....	location manager
Megan Spencer	....	production runner
Oliver Streeton	....	title designer
Kristin Voumard	....	continuity
Tantau Wallis	....	accountant

Thanks
Lynn Gailey	....	thanks
Ian Pringle	....	thanks

Production Companies

• Australian Film Commission, The
• Bodymelt Pty. Ltd.
• Dumb Films
• Film Victoria

Distributors

• 21st Century Film Corporation
• Astro Distribution (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
• C/FP Video (1993) (Canada) (VHS)
• Prism Entertainment Corporation (video)
• Scorpion Releasing (2013) (USA) (DVD)
• Umbrella Entertainment (2006) (Australia) (DVD)
• Umbrella Entertainment (2006) (Australia) (TV)
• Vanguard Cinema (1998) (worldwide) (all media)
• ViewCave (1993) (USA) (all media) (internet) (non-exclusive)

Special Effects

• Filmtrix

Other Companies

• Australian Film Commission, The  funding
• Key Lighting  lighting equipment
• Laputa Studio  music recorded at
• Prototype Casting  casting
• Soundfirm  sound mixed at
• The Funny Farm  rostrum camera
• The Joinery  cutting rooms

Also Known As:

Runtime:

81 min

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:MA | Germany:18 | Norway:15 (video premiere) | UK:18 | USA:AO (Film Advisory Board) | Finland:K-18 | New Zealand:R18 | Canada:16+ (Quebec)

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company:

Australian Film Commission, The

Trivia:

This film is considered an "Ozploitation" (Australian exploitation) picture.

Quotes:

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Soundtrack:

Highway Star

Hell of a good time!

'Body Melt' is one of the most misunderstood Australian movies of all time! Director Philip Brophy, who has a background in avante garde electronic music and performance art, has created a wicked subversion of splatter movies. The film is all the better for having many Aussie soap stars and familiar faces in its cast, a fact that will probably be completely lost on overseas viewers. Just imagine your own "beloved" family favourites in the main roles and you might start to see what Brophy's done here.

'Body Melt' is rude, crude, messy fun that only a complete idiot could take SERIOUSLY as a horror movie! So sit back, tune in turn on and drop IN to 'Body Melt'! Just watch what you eat when you do....