THROWBACK THURSDAY: For years, the negative of Wake in Fright (1971) was thought to be lost and gone forever, until it was famously discovered in a box marked “for destruction” in the United States. It was restored by the NFSA and re-released in 2009. See more Aussie genre films that drew global attention in the ‘70s and ‘80s during our Ozploitation weekend screenings on 25-26 February, to complement our Australians & Hollywood exhibition, including the documentary Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild,

Wake in Fright is a classic from the early days of the 1970s Australian film renaissance. First released in 1971, the film was restored by the NFSA and re-released in 2009. In this clip, Grant (Gary Bond) has succumbed to the temptation of two-up. Flushed with success, he sees the chance to win enough money to buy out his $1,000 bond with the education department. Don’t miss a chance to see the lobby cards from Wake In Fright, on display in our current Australians & Hollywood exhibition. https:/

A school teacher stranded in an outback town learns a thing or two about Australian hospitality. 😰😖🍻 This is a brand new #WAKEINFRIGHT. Directed by Declan Greene, join Zahra Newman in this one-person reimagining of the classic Australian gothic horror featuring an audio/visual assault from electronica duo friendships. | Malthouse Theatre

Watch the original TV trailer for WAKE IN FRIGHT (aka OUTBACK) 🦘 This month, we will unveil our brand new poster and trailer for the 4K restoration of this deadset Australian classic. Coming soon 🍺 | Umbrella Entertainment