Night Drive (I) (2010)

A group of tourists face the fight of their lives in a South African game reserve.

Director:

Justin Head

Writers:

Justin Head (screenplay), Justin Head (story),

Stars:

Christopher Beasley, Corine Du Toit, Brandon Auret

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Beasley	...	Sean Darwin
Corine Du Toit	...	Karen
Brandon Auret	...	Ian
Greg Melvill-Smith	...	Jack Darwin
Yule Masiteng	...	Akani
Leroy Gopal	...	Augustino
David Sherwood	...	Rodger Turner
Clare Marshall	...	Mary Turner
Antonio David Lyons	...	Denzel
Matshepo Maleme	...	Tumi
Kenneth Fok	...	Chang
Richard Lukunku	...	Chaveka
Gabriel Temudzani	...	Mluwati
Zolile Ngxangani	...	Poacher #4
Bongani Msimango	...	Poacher #5

Storyline

A group of tourists face the fight of their lives in a South African game reserve.

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Plot Keywords:

blood | poacher | gore | voodoo

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

South Africa

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 October 2010 (South Africa)

Also Known As:

Night Drive - Hyänen des Todes

Filming Locations:

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Factory, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A Night Drive into the dark heart of the African bush

Night Drive is arguably one of the most publicized and controversial films in South Africa's history. Never before have local critics been so divided about one of this country's feature films. Most liberal critics were offended by its portrayal of the so-called 'Dark Continent', whilst others relished the country's first all-or-nothing thriller/horror flick.

The film is what is. I don't think it had any aspirations to be the country's next Oscar hopeful. It certainly doesn't give the proverbial intellectual hand-job. But if you're looking for 'bloody' good Saturday night entertainment, Night Drive delivers.

My biggest problem with Night Drive is the distinct lack of hot chicks with big boobs in wet t-shirts. Isn't there always at least one in a film like this? Or maybe this was their idea of a departure from the formula, but still...

There was something about Night Drive that did strike a chord with me though. While I've been living in the relative safety of my white middle-class suburban existence, people are being murdered daily for witchcraft purposes in SA. The victims are usually from impoverished communities where superstition is rife. Night Drive turned the tables on this one and put me in their shoes. This is a case where the truth is in fact more horrifying than fiction.