Birdeater Unclassified 18+ 113 mins
A bachelor party takes a feral turn in this genre-defying debut from an exciting new Australian directing duo.
On an isolated country property, a soon-to-be-married young couple – the gregarious Louie and the hesitant Irene – have gathered a group of their closest friends for a pre-wedding celebration. Things start festively enough, but as the night wears on, an uncomfortable revelation about the pair’s relationship upends the festivities. Soon, the party is plunged into full-blown chaos as the night descends into a vicious nightmare.
This thrilling debut feature from Australian directors Jack Clark and Jim Weir tackles the evolving debate around gender roles head-on, tangling with the uncomfortable dynamics of relationships – and the menace of unchecked masculinity – through a riveting genre hybrid that fuses anxious domestic drama with the surreal terror of the remote landscape. Electrified by performances from a hungry young ensemble cast, and infused with an unflinching desire to raise tough topical questions, Birdeater is a bold, provocative breakout.
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