Gone (VI) (2006)

A contemporary psychological thriller in which a young British couple travelling through the Australian outback become involved with a mysterious and charismatic American whose motive for ... See full summary »

Director:

Ringan Ledwidge

Writers:

James Watkins, Andrew Upton

Stars:

Shaun Evans, Scott Mechlowicz, Yvonne Strahovski

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Shaun Evans	...	Alex
Scott Mechlowicz	...	Taylor
Yvonne Strahovski	...	Sondra (as Yvonne Strzechowski)
Victoria Thaine	...	Lena
Jessica Lemon	...	Teenage Cashier
Amelia Warner	...	Sophie
Zoe Tuckwell-Smith	...	Ingrid
Amelia Cormack	...	Gail
Zander Hey	...	Friend
Tony Barry	...	UTE Driver

Storyline

A contemporary psychological thriller in which a young British couple travelling through the Australian outback become involved with a mysterious and charismatic American whose motive for imposing his friendship upon them becomes increasingly suspect and sinister.

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Plot Keywords:

australian outback | psychopath | australian | polaroid | hit by car | 

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Taglines:

The trip of a lifetime.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language and some sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 March 2007 (UK)

Also Known As:

A Face Oculta do Mal

Filming Locations:

Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Working Title Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The last motel that the 3 stayed at in the movie is located on Werna Street, Winton, Australia. The building has changed very slightly in appearance (as in 2008), the staircase that we see Sophie walk up and down is not there and a small new building is now situated where Taylor parked the van on arrival.

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Goofs

When Sophie tries to escape in the van, she is having problems starting the van. She is using her right hand to switch the key ignition on. When she stalls again afterwards and Taylor tells her to start it in neutral, her hands are clearly on the steering wheel when the van starts.

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Soundtracks

"LOVESTAINS"
Performed by José Gonzáles
On behalf of Imperial Records

User Reviews

Surprisingly good

Gone sure is a surprise - I didn't expect it to be as good. The soundtrack is almost perfect. All of the actors are good, but Scott Mechlowicz in particular. I first discovered him in Mean Creek (2005), and I must admit that although his character in Gone isn't nearly as moving and interesting, he delivers a solid performance that almost makes me sympathize with Taylor.

The pacing is somewhat off, and unfortunately, the suspenseful beginning is quickly brought to an end towards the end of the movie where the clicheés line up and actually make me cringe. The last twenty minutes, Gone transforms into a typical horror film, which is a shame, since the story does have potential in the beginning.