Review of Razorback

Razorback (1984)
6/10
Terror feature with a giant beast terrorizing Australian people
15 July 2008
This Aussie horror picture talks about a journalist from N.Y. goes to Australian little village called Gamulla to investigate massacre over kangaroos and animals. Then, there appears one giant pig that is terrorizing the villagers and the countryside. Later comes her husband(Gregory Harrison), he along with an old man(Bill Kerr) confront against two nasties brothers and the large wild boar.

Gregory Harrison, Bill Kerr and Chris Haywood offer cool performances on a cast mostly unknown. Powerhouse special effects light up the screen in this story of a giant pig from the depths of the Outback that causes massive destruction along the Australian landscape. A little boring at times, but the brilliantly achieved effects and Aussie outdoors make this a must-see film even on the small screen, and don't miss the astounding attacks by the giant wild boar. Glamorous and luxurious cinematography with surrealist scenario and visually striking images when the starring wandering along desert . The magnificent cameraman is Dean Semler who'll do Hollywood career. The eerie music heightens the tension to underscore the boar's presence and scare the audience right out of their seats. The motion picture is well directed by Russell Mulcahy, in his feature debut. He gained fame as video clips director for Duran Duran, Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, among others. After he directed hits, as 'Highlander and Highlander II, the Quickening, 'Ricochet', 'The shadow' and 'Tale of mummy' and TV films, such as 'Mysterious island' and 'Curse of king Tut's tomb', his last success for cinema is 'Resident Evil: Extinction'.
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