These Final Hours (2013)

A self-obsessed young man makes his way to the party-to-end-all-parties on the last day on Earth, but ends up saving the life of a little girl searching for her father. Their relationship ultimately leads him on the path to redemption.

Director:

Zak Hilditch

Writer:

Zak Hilditch

Stars:

Jessica De Gouw, Nathan Phillips, David Field

3 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica De Gouw	...	Zoe
Nathan Phillips	...	James
David Field	...	Radio Man
Lauren Cleary	...	Dead Girl on Beach
Matt Lovkis	...	Dead Man
Ryan Knight	...	Desperate Dad
Brendan Kalin	...	Desperate Son
Wendy Burns	...	Religious Woman
Caleb Helm	...	Dead Child on Road
Emily Crew	...	Running Woman
Aron Dyer	...	Brawling Man #1
Neil Stewart	...	Brawling Man #2
Peter Docker	...	Wild Man
Michael McCall	...	Machette Victim
Angourie Rice	...	Rose

Storyline

It's the last day on earth, twelve hours before a cataclysmic event will end life as we know it. James makes his way across a lawless and chaotic city to the party to end all parties. Along the way, he somewhat reluctantly saves the life of a little girl named Rose who is desperately searching for her father. Stuck with the unexpected burden of responsibility, James is forced to come to terms with what really matters in life as the final hours tick away.

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Plot Keywords:

apocalypse | end of the world | little girl | party | killed by machete | 

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Taglines:

The end is here.

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 July 2014 (Australia)

Also Known As:

As Horas Finais

Filming Locations:

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 2,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

8th In Line, XYZ Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The drunk man from whom James steals the taxi is singing the Claremont Tigers' WAFL club song which shares most of the lyrics with the Richmond Tigers' AFL club song.

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Goofs

The film gives the impression that the northern suburb of Malaga (the location of the ice rink) and the southern suburb of Willeton (the location of the library) are relatively close together. These suburbs are approximately 25 kilometers apart, and traveling between the two in the fastest way would require driving through the (burning)Perth city center.

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Quotes

Vicky: If you leave, I'll kill you.
James: Vic...
Vicky: And then I'll kill myself.

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Crazy Credits

There is no music during the end credits, only a constant low rumble reminiscent of the oncoming fireball.

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Connections

Remade as These Final Hours (2015)

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Soundtracks

Sugar Daddy 'O
Written & Performed by Werner Tautz
Courtesy of Extreme Music

User Reviews

Great Movie

I have been downloading/renting movies for yrs and using these ratings to decide if I should invest in the bandwidth/Cost. Felt it was time to contribute as this movie was way above what I expected. I am a SCI Fi/End of the world/Zombie movie lover and this totally entertained and kept my attention beginning to end.

This move met all my expectations and I could not stop watching till the end. And was the reason for me to create the account and add the review.

I recommend it. And have a few tissues waiting... it sure jolted my heart in the end. I know... being a guy I am not supposed to cry :)

Go/rent... whatever.. it's worth it

Well done to all involved... great movie. 8/10