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Dying Breed (2008) -- Dying Breed interweaves the two most fascinating icons of Tasmanian history: the extinct Tasmanian tiger and "The Pieman" (aka Alexander Pearce) who was hanged for cannibalism in 1824.
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Director:
Writers:
Michael Boughen (screenplay)
Jody Dwyer (screenplay)
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Release Date:
6 November 2008 (Australia) more
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Plot:
Dying Breed interweaves the two most fascinating icons of Tasmanian history: the extinct Tasmanian tiger... more | full synopsis
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A sweet Aussie horror more (23 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Nathan Phillips ... Jack

Leigh Whannell ... Matt
Bille Brown ... Harvey / Rowan
Mirrah Foulkes ... Nina
Melanie Vallejo ... Rebecca
Ken Radley ... Liam
Elaine Hudson ... Ethel
Sheridan Harvey ... Katie
Peter Docker ... Alexander Pierce
Boris Brkic ... Sgt. Symons
Phillip McInnes ... Guard #1
Ian 'Paddy' McIvor ... Guard #2 (as Paddy McIvor)
James Portanier ... Guard #3

Sally McDonald ... Ruth
Peter Finlay ... Hunter #1
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MPAA:
Rated R for bloody violent content, language and some sexuality.
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92 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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During the first seconds of the end credits just 1 or 2 frames show what Pieman's Pie really is made of. more
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Continuity: When Rebecca gets killed, the killer rolls her head over, and we see her eyes are open. When the killer leans in to eat her lips, however, they are closed. more
Quotes:
Matt: [sees Jack cut the yellow ute's front right tyre] what does that achieve?
Jack: Nothing, but i feel better eh? Come on, let's have a beer.
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References Deliverance (1972) more

FAQ

Who was the weird looking old guy at the end? Was he Alexander Pearce (the Pieman)?
What is the link between the townsfolk and the Tasmanian Tiger?
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7 out of 11 people found the following comment useful.
A sweet Aussie horror, 10 November 2008
8/10
Author: m3-ryan from Australia

Possibly the worst thing a distributor can do if they're testing to see if an Aussie horror should be released in the US/international cinema circuit is to release it in Australia first. First, the market for horror in OZ is tiny (only a small amount of people will go to see even the best horror at cinemas). Second, Aussies are the harshest critics of their own films - and if there is anything remotely wrong with the film the "tall poppy syndrome" kicks in and we cut it to shreds. We tend to focus on what's wrong with a local film rather than what's right with the film.

OK, so the film is a little derivative borrowing from Deliverance, Wrong turn and Hills have eyes - so what, most horrors derive from something these days. But what's right with the film? Plenty. There is some nasty, nasty, gore and cannibalism that made girls scream, people in the cinema jump three feet in the air and watch through trembling hands. The myth of the Pieman and Tasmanian Tiger is fascinating and intriguing storyline. Once the carnage kicks in this is a tense, brooding film that will have you on the edge of your seat. There are some very,very, good scenes - particularly the rabbit, and the bear trap scene. The setting and look of the film is brilliant - dark gloomy and and ominous.

I loved this film! It's up there with the best Aussie horrors and among some of the better international horrors. It will proudly go on my DVD shelf.

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