Homesdale
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Plot
Several people gather at the Homesdale Hunting Lodge, including butcher/rock singer Mr. Kevin, war veteran Mr. Vaughan, and an octogenarian named Mr. Levy. All of them are increasingly tormented by Homesdale's staff, and are forced to participate in a series of death games in which the true character of the guests starts to emerge.
Cast
- Geoff Malone as Mr. Malfry
- Grahame Bond as Mr. Kevin
- Kate Fitzpatrick as Miss Greenoak
- Barry Donnelly as Mr. Vaughan
- Doreen Warburton as Mrs. Sharpe
- James Lear as Mr. Levy
- James Dellit as Manager
- Kosta Akon as Chief Robert
- Richard Brennan as Robert 1
- Peter Weir as Robert 2
- Shirley Donald as Matron
- Phillip Noyce as Neville
Production
The movie was influenced by horror films such as The Cat and the Canary.[1] The budget was covered by a grant from the Experimental Film and Television Fund. The film was shot at Peter Weir's own home in Sydney in March 1971.[2]
Release
The film premiered at the Sydney Film Festival in June 1971 and won the Grand Prix AFI Award in November. It was screened in universities, schools, film societies, and occasionally commercial cinemas, as well as on the Seven Network.[2]
References
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External links
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- Homesdale at Oz Movies
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- 1971 films
- 1971 black comedy films
- 1971 directorial debut films
- 1970s Australian films
- 1970s English-language films
- Australian black comedy films
- English-language black comedy films
- Films about death games
- Films directed by Peter Weir
- Films shot in Sydney