Wake in Fright (MA 15+) Presented in 35mm

Wake in Fright at Revival House Perth

Descend into the heart of darkness with Ted Kotcheff's devastating 1971 masterpiece that remains one of Australian cinema's most uncompromising achievements. Donald Pleasence and Gary Bond deliver powerhouse performances in this harrowing tale of John Grant, a schoolteacher stranded in the remote mining town of Bundanyabba after losing his money gambling.

What begins as an overnight stop becomes a nightmarish spiral into the brutal masculine culture of the outback, where drinking, gambling, and violence define daily existence. As Grant becomes increasingly trapped - both physically and psychologically - he confronts the savage underbelly of Australian frontier life and his own capacity for destruction.

Based on Kenneth Cook's novel, this confronting psychological thriller earned critical acclaim at Cannes but was considered too disturbing for mainstream Australian audiences. The film's unflinching examination of toxic masculinity, cultural identity, and the thin veneer of civilization creates an experience that's both deeply unsettling and impossible to forget.

Recently restored and recognized as a lost classic, Wake in Fright stands as essential viewing for understanding both Australian cinema and the human condition.

Presented on authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Saturday, August 23rd at 5:30 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: MA15+ - Disturbing themes, violence, and intense psychological content

A brutal and brilliant examination of masculinity and madness in the Australian outback - not for the faint of heart but essential for serious film lovers.