Australian horror movies have a long and rich history, dating back to the early days of cinema. Some of the earliest Australian horror films include the silent films The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1914) and The Rats in the Walls (1928). In the 1970s, there was a boom in Australian horror films, with many of these films becoming cult classics. Some of the most notable Australian horror films from the 1970s include Wake in Fright, Picnic at Hanging Rock, and Long Weekend. In the 1980s, there was a decline in Australian horror films, but there were still some notable exceptions, such as Dead End Drive-In. Here is a list of the 10 Best Australian Horror Movies.

10 Best Australian Horror Movies

  1. The Babadook (2014): This psychological horror film tells the story of a widowed mother who is haunted by the appearance of a monster called the Babadook. The film was directed by Jennifer Kent and stars Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman.
  2. The Loved Ones (2009): This dark comedy horror film tells the story of a teenage boy who is kidnapped by a pair of teenage girls who force him to participate in a twisted game of love. The film was directed by Sean Byrne and stars Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, and Jessica McNamee.
  3. Relic (2020): This supernatural horror film tells the story of a woman who must care for her elderly mother, who is slowly becoming possessed by a malevolent force. The film was directed by Natalie Erika James and stars Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin, and Bella Heathcote.
  4. Wolf Creek (2005): This gory horror film tells the story of a group of backpackers who are terrorized by a psychopathic serial killer in the Australian Outback. The film was directed by Greg Mclean and stars John Jarratt, Nathan Phillips, and Kestie Morassi.
  5. Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975): This cult classic psychological horror film tells the story of a group of schoolgirls who mysteriously vanish while on a picnic in the Australian bush. The film was directed by Peter Weir and stars Natalie Wood, Anne-Louise Lambert, and Rachel Ward.
  6. Wake in Fright (1971): This disturbing psychological horror film tells the story of a schoolteacher who goes on a hunting trip in the Australian Outback and descends into madness. The film was directed by Ted Kotcheff and stars Donald Pleasence, Jack Thompson, and Sylvia Kay.
  7. Long Weekend (1978): This eco-horror film tells the story of a couple who go on a camping trip and are terrorized by a group of mutated animals. The film was directed by Colin Eggleston and stars John Hargreaves, Briony Behets, and Max Cullen.
  8. Dead End Drive-In (1986): This splatterpunk horror film tells the story of a group of teenagers who are killed by a group of bloodthirsty vampires at a drive-in movie theater. The film was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and stars Steve Railsback, Marianne Philbin, and Terry Camilleri.
  9. Patrick (1978): This supernatural horror film tells the story of a comatose teenager who uses his psychic powers to terrorize the staff of a hospital. The film was directed by Richard Franklin and stars Robert Helpmann, Rod Mullinar, and Kristy McNichol.
  10. The Cars That Ate Paris (1974): This bizarre horror comedy film tells the story of a small town in Australia where the cars have come to life and are killing people. The film was directed by Peter Weir and stars Terry Camilleri, John Meillon, and Sigrid Thornton.

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