Wolf Creek 2

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First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Tyler, Kate

So with the mystery explained and the introduction to our outback villain already completed in the first instalment, all that left to do in the sequel is more of the action. Once again there are a few twists and turns following various protagonists and their unfortunate run-ins with Mick Taylor but it's mostly just more of the same from the first film.

And because the mystery is gone, it's much less scary, however director Greg Mclean seems to have predicted this and has compensated by deciding to make things more fun. There are bigger action set pieces involving car chases and Mick has much more to say this time, which means more morbid Aussie humour.

There was a beautiful roadkill sequence that utilised some good fx. But their big truck explosion really showed their budget, I've seen go-pro footage used effectively in features before but there were some shots here that really had no place on the big screen, it looked like the resolution was less than standard definition, and then de-interlaced, resulting in a very pixelated image that really didn't fit in with the footage surrounding it. I can't believe they let those shots into the film.

Small gripes though, the blood flows and that's really all that matters right? Now as scary or suspenseful as the first film, but a bit more time spent with a fun character.