The Locals (2003)

Director:

Greg Page

Writer:

Greg Page (writer)

Release Date:

2 October 2003 (New Zealand)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

Two boys take a trip into the heartland of evil and meet . . . The Locals.

Plot:

Two best friends, Grant and Paul, hit the country road for a night of fun, but unfortunately take a short cut to their fate... where they meet the Locals.

Plot Keywords:

Country | Road Accident | Exploding Car | Stranded Motorist | Ghost

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

John Barker	...	Grant
Dwayne Cameron	...	Paul
Kate Elliott	...	Kelly
Aidee Walker	...	Lisa
Paul Glover	...	Martin
Peter McCauley	...	Bill
Dave Gibson	...	Nev
Glen Levy	...	Tone
Kayte Ferguson	...	Anna
Mark Kinghan	...	Driving Local
Max Auld	...	Baton Local
Bern Dell	...	Local Thug #1
Carl Goschmann	...	Local Thug #2
Rachael Niederer	...	Girl in Photo
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Greg Page	...	Local with lantern (uncredited)

Directed by
Greg Page

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Greg Page		writer

Produced by
Chris Brown	....	executive producer
Katherine Butler	....	executive producer
Steve Sachs	....	producer
Judith Trye	....	line producer

Original Music by
Victoria Kelly

Cinematography by
Bret Nichols

Film Editing by
Wayne Cook

Casting by
Elena Stejko

Production Design by
Gary Mackay

Art Direction by
Matt Cornelius

Costume Design by
Lesley Burkes-Harding		(as Lesley Bourkes-Harding)

Makeup Department
Susan Glass	....	makeup artist
Jane Petersen	....	makeup artist
Vanita Thomas	....	makeup artist
Deb Watson	....	makeup supervisor

Production Management
Jennifer Bush-Daumec	....	post-production manager
Wayne Hooper	....	unit manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Katie Flannigan	....	third assistant director
Hamish McFarlane	....	first assistant director
Katie Tate	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Jasmin Gibson	....	trainee
Jimmy Kouratouras	....	painter (as Jimmy Kouratoras)
Jo Larkin	....	props
Clara Lill	....	art department assistant
Andrew Lloyd	....	construction manager
Paul Murphy	....	props
Roger Murray	....	propmaker
Brendan Scott	....	carpenter
Rihari Taratoa-Bannister	....	art department assistant

Sound Department
Gethin Creagh	....	sound mixer
Michael Hedges	....	assistant sound mixer
Michael Hedges	....	sound re-recording mixer
Joseph Hiku	....	boom operator
Gilbert Lake	....	assistant re-recording mixer
Matthew Lambourn	....	assistant sound editor
Robyn McFarlane	....	foley recordist
Carolyn McLaughlin	....	foley artist
Giancarlo Petroni	....	sound re-recording mixer
Tim Prebble	....	sound designer
Dick Reade	....	sound recordist
Dave Whitehead	....	sound designer

Special Effects by
Jason Durey	....	special effects coordinator
Oliver Gee	....	special effects technician

Stunts
Jonathan Costelloe	....	stunt double
Jonathan Costelloe	....	stunts
Augie Davis	....	stunt coordinator
Augie Davis	....	stunt double
Amanda Foubister	....	stunt double
Lani Jackson	....	stunt double
Lani Jackson	....	stunts
Allan Poppleton	....	stunt double: Dave Gibson/Dwyane Cameron
Mark Prowse	....	stunt double
Mark Prowse	....	stunt driver
Paul Shapcott	....	assistant stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Grant Adams	....	clapper loader
Grant Adams	....	focus puller
Dion Anderson	....	lighting technician
John Enright	....	best boy
Kirsty Griffin	....	still photographer
Scott Harman	....	generator operator
Tony Monk	....	aerial photographer
Andy Reid	....	key grip
Gareth Robinson	....	lighting assistant
Karl Saunders	....	lighting assistant
Reiner Schoenbrum	....	camera operator: rostrum camera (as Reiner Schoenbrunn)
Gordon Smith	....	gaffer
Geoff Tait	....	grip
Luke Thomas	....	camera operator
Luke Thomas	....	focus puller
Johnny Yarrel	....	assistant camera (as Jonny Yarrell)
Johnny Yarrel	....	clapper loader (as Jonny Yarrell)

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Anna Bosley	....	costume assistant
Talia Dolman	....	costume assistant
Jacki Feraben	....	costume cutter
Jane Wilson	....	costume assistant
Joan Wilson	....	costume stand-by

Editorial Department
Murray Ball	....	assistant editor
Jay Berryman	....	negative matcher
Russell Lewis	....	negative matcher
Lynne Reed	....	color grader
Reiner Schoenbrum	....	negative matcher (as Reiner Schoenbrun)

Music Department
Andre Upston	....	music editor

Transportation Department
Justin Cardon	....	vehicle wrangler
Sam Pavlovich	....	assistant vehicle wrangler
Alec Renton	....	tracking vehicle driver

Other crew
Wynter Blathwayt	....	credits design
Wynter Blathwayt	....	title designer
Marc Bunker	....	body double
Alex Cole-Baker	....	accountant
Lisa Cook	....	script supervisor
Igor De Borst	....	body double
Dean Evans	....	laboratory manager
Rob Fisher	....	completion guarantor
Laura Fong	....	production coordinator
Charlotte Gardner	....	location manager
Susie Gibbs	....	secretary
John Glenn	....	traffic control
Jeff Hales	....	safety officer
Willie Heatley	....	safety officer (as Willy Heatley)
Brad Knewstubb	....	body double
Steve Lauchlan	....	location assistant
Clara Lill	....	location assistant
Mark Matchett	....	location assistant
Sue May	....	publicist
Donna McConnell	....	rushes runner
Vicky Pope	....	development manager: NZFC
Rebecca Purdy	....	product placement
Tom Reilly	....	body double
Brian Scadden	....	opticals
Nick Sinclair	....	legal services
Kate Stalker	....	production runner
Jean Stephenson	....	machinist (as Jean Stevenson)
Werner Trautmann	....	body double
Phil Greig	....	laboratory technician (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Essential Films
• New Zealand Film Commission
• Pictures in Paradise
• Rocket Pictures Ltd.
• Rocket Pictures

Distributors

• New Zealand Film Commission (2003) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
• Rialto Entertainment (2003) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
• AV Enterprises (2004) (Greece) (theatrical)
• Beliven Entertainment (2004) (Russia) (theatrical)
• Essential Films (2003) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
• MegaVision (2009) (Philippines) (theatrical)
• Mexico Corporacion (2004) (Mexico) (theatrical)
• Piano Films (2004) (Turkey) (theatrical)
• RCV Film Distribution (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
• ST Entertainment (2004) (Thailand) (theatrical)
• ST Entertainment (2004) (Vietnam) (theatrical)
• Califórnia Home Vídeo (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
• Califórnia Home Vídeo (2004) (Brazil) (VHS)
• Chiller (2010) (USA) (TV) (network television premiere)
• Cinemax (2005) (Hungary) (TV)
• Finnkino (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
• La Fabrique de Films (2005) (France) (DVD)
• Nobel (2004) (Scandinavia)
• RCV Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
• Sunfilm Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)

Special Effects

• Film Effects Co. Ltd.

Other Companies

• Bonifant & Saxby Catering  catering
• Eden TCE Audio  sound post-production
• Film Unit, The  sound post-production
• Hardcore  wardrobe
• Helen Young Studio, Radio NZ  sound post-production
• Helitranz NZ  aerial photography
• Henderson Rental Cars Ltd.  vehicles
• Images Post  post-production facilities
• Kodak NZ  film stock
• Luscious Catering  catering
• Mahony, Trendall, Jack  insurance
• Panavision New Zealand  camera equipment provided by
• Product Placement  product placement
• Stunt Associates  Stunt Equipment
• Upper Deck Film Services  negative matching

Also Known As:

"Dead People" - Philippines (English title), Philippines (English title) (theatrical title)

Runtime:

88 min

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M | Germany:16 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R13 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:NC-16 | Finland:K-15 | UK:15 | Iceland:16

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company:

Essential Films

Trivia:

Pre-production took two years.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When the two main characters arrive at the "Private Property - Road Closed" bridge (where they first meet the two girls), artificial lighting is illuminating the scene. There is no possible way a street light or moon light could create such strong lighting effects, especially in the countryside.

Quotes:

Kelly:Are you coming to the party?
Paul:Of course we're coming to the party.
Kelly:Then just head back that way, it's a left, and a right...
Lisa:Follow us, if you think you can keep up.

Movie Connections:

References The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Excellent

Very good movie. I really had fun watching it and just can't wait for the DVD to see it again!! The story seems a bit complicated at first, with several characters introduced at once and quite a lot of twists and turns, and you don't really see where it's leading to, which is a bit unusual for this type of movie. But you shouldn't let it put you off. The rest of the movie is a very fun ride, full of twists and surprises.

I really don't believe you have to come from New Zealand to enjoy it, like some previous comments seemed to say.. Looking forward to seeing what Greg Page will do next!