The Hunter was one of this writer’s favourite films of last year- at once thrilling and heartbreaking, mysterious and involving, it tells the tale of Willem Dafoe’s silent hunter, hired by a shady corporation to attempt to track down the legendary Tasmanian Tiger, thought to be extinct for years. But once he starts to get involved with the family whose house he is living in, and gets on the wrong side of the aggressive townspeople, things start to go terribly wrong. It is a well-acted, well-paced, poetic and original film of which we see little these days. I suggest you seek it out. Another factor to praise it for is its direction, and that is entirely down to Daniel Nettheim.
Having previously directed the likes of romantic comedy Angst and family dramas like K9 and Dance Academy, Daniel was able to realise what had been a long-brewing passion...
Having previously directed the likes of romantic comedy Angst and family dramas like K9 and Dance Academy, Daniel was able to realise what had been a long-brewing passion...
- 6/4/2013
- by Oscar Harding
- Obsessed with Film
Daniel Nettheim is a name more or less fresh to the feature film world. After 2000's Angst, the Sydney-born director has been working steadily in Australian television, having helmed dozens of episodes for the continent's most popular series. With The Hunter, Nettheim makes his mark in a distinct way. A methodically-paced thriller with ecological issues on its mind, the film stars Willem Dafoe as a gun-for-hire who's been dispatched by a biotech company to hunt the legendary Tasmanian...
- 4/4/2012
- by Eric Walkuski
- JoBlo.com
Hunting the mythical existence of an animal declared extinct, the filmic adaptation of Julia Leigh’s novel, The Hunter sees Willem Dafoe turn in a tense performance while showing off Tasmania’s striking landscape. Colin Delaney spoke with director Daniel Nettheim and producer Vincent Sheehan.
Set in the wilds of Tasmania, The Hunter follows the covert operation of an international mercenary on the trail of the extinct-turned-mythical Tasmanian tiger. Played tempered yet tense by Willem Dafoe, Martin David is the mysterious hunter, under the guise as a university researcher, seeking the animal for its paralysing poison to use in bio-weaponry.
Based on a novel by Julia Leigh published in 1999, the reclusive tiger represents a catalyst for hope and change. The aging David seeks redemption out of his kill. Lucy, the hillbilly single mother (Frances O’Connor) of two who David stays with, sees a new father-figure for her children, while...
Set in the wilds of Tasmania, The Hunter follows the covert operation of an international mercenary on the trail of the extinct-turned-mythical Tasmanian tiger. Played tempered yet tense by Willem Dafoe, Martin David is the mysterious hunter, under the guise as a university researcher, seeking the animal for its paralysing poison to use in bio-weaponry.
Based on a novel by Julia Leigh published in 1999, the reclusive tiger represents a catalyst for hope and change. The aging David seeks redemption out of his kill. Lucy, the hillbilly single mother (Frances O’Connor) of two who David stays with, sees a new father-figure for her children, while...
- 10/7/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Madman have released the trailer for director Daniel Nettheim’s The Hunter, due for release October 6.
Starring Willem Dafoe, Frances O’Connor and Sam Neill, the film is about a mercenary (Dafoe) who is sent to Tasmania on behalf of a secret international company to hunt the Tasmanian Tiger for it’s paralysing bite to be used in bio-weaponry.
Based on Julia Leigh’s debut novel with a screenplay by Alice Addison, the film is far more humanistic than the above, sci-fi premise.
In in the upcoming October issue of Encore, we spoke with Nettheim and producer Vincent Sheehan of Porchlight Films (Animal Kingdom) about among other things, capturing Willem.
“We managed to get Willem a copy of the script via his manager,” Explains Nettheim. “You never know what you have to do to attract people of that calibre.” Nettheim’s experience, beyond his first and only other feature film Angst eleven years ago,...
Starring Willem Dafoe, Frances O’Connor and Sam Neill, the film is about a mercenary (Dafoe) who is sent to Tasmania on behalf of a secret international company to hunt the Tasmanian Tiger for it’s paralysing bite to be used in bio-weaponry.
Based on Julia Leigh’s debut novel with a screenplay by Alice Addison, the film is far more humanistic than the above, sci-fi premise.
In in the upcoming October issue of Encore, we spoke with Nettheim and producer Vincent Sheehan of Porchlight Films (Animal Kingdom) about among other things, capturing Willem.
“We managed to get Willem a copy of the script via his manager,” Explains Nettheim. “You never know what you have to do to attract people of that calibre.” Nettheim’s experience, beyond his first and only other feature film Angst eleven years ago,...
- 9/14/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The Hangover: Part Two
Opens: May 26th 2011
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifinakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong
Director: Todd Phillips
Summary: Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to exotic Thailand for Stu’s wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don’t always go as planned.
Analysis: It really wasn't until about three months before its release that Warner Brothers realised "The Hangover" was going to be a hit. Test screening response was through the roof, while the trailer had great reaction after premiering at ShoWest and online. About that time they commissioned director Todd Phillips, along with his "Old School" and "Road Trip" scribe Scot Armstrong, to pen a sequel. Yet they still waited to see how the first one went before fully committing to the follow-up.
The wait didn't last long.
Opens: May 26th 2011
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifinakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong
Director: Todd Phillips
Summary: Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to exotic Thailand for Stu’s wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don’t always go as planned.
Analysis: It really wasn't until about three months before its release that Warner Brothers realised "The Hangover" was going to be a hit. Test screening response was through the roof, while the trailer had great reaction after premiering at ShoWest and online. About that time they commissioned director Todd Phillips, along with his "Old School" and "Road Trip" scribe Scot Armstrong, to pen a sequel. Yet they still waited to see how the first one went before fully committing to the follow-up.
The wait didn't last long.
- 1/4/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill and Frances O'Connor have all signed on for the Australian psychological thriller "The Hunter" for Porchlight Films says The Hollywood Reporter.
Adapted from Julia Leigh's 1999 novel, the story follows a European mercenary known only as 'M' who has been hired by an anonymous biotech company. 'M' is traversing the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Thylacine, better known as the thought to be extinct Tasmanian Tiger.
Morgana Davies, Jacek Koman, Dan Wyllie, Sullivan Stapleton, John Brumpton, Callan Mulvey and Finn Woodlock also star. Daniel Nettheim ("Angst," "Rush," "Spirited") directs.
Vincent Sheehan will produce and shooting kicked off this week on location in Tasmania.
Adapted from Julia Leigh's 1999 novel, the story follows a European mercenary known only as 'M' who has been hired by an anonymous biotech company. 'M' is traversing the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Thylacine, better known as the thought to be extinct Tasmanian Tiger.
Morgana Davies, Jacek Koman, Dan Wyllie, Sullivan Stapleton, John Brumpton, Callan Mulvey and Finn Woodlock also star. Daniel Nettheim ("Angst," "Rush," "Spirited") directs.
Vincent Sheehan will produce and shooting kicked off this week on location in Tasmania.
- 10/28/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
‘Daybreakers’ co-stars Willem Dafoe and Sam Neill have reportedly reunited and have started shooting the film adaptation of Julia Leigh’s novel The Hunter. Daniel Nettheim is set to direct the movie, which also stars John Brumpton, Morgana Davies, Callan Mulvey, Jacek Koman, Sullivan Stapleton and newcomer Finn Woodlock. This will be the first film for the Australian director in 10 years, since he released ‘Angst’ in 2000. Since then, he has worked on numerous television series, including ‘Spirited,’ ‘Rush’ and ‘Snake Tales.’ The Hunter, which is selling well in Australia, tells the tale of the deadly search of the last Tasmanian tiger. While many people believe the animal is extinct, perhaps even [...]...
- 10/28/2010
- by karen
- ShockYa
The psychological thriller, The Hunter, has commenced filming in Tasmania. It's the second feature for director Daniel Nettheim (Angst) and stars the Oscar nominated actor Willem Dafoe - best known for his roles in The English Patient, Platoon and the Spider-Man franchise - as well as local actors including Frances O'Connor and Sam Neill. The film is based on a novel of the same name by Julia Leigh, widely regarded as a bold and distinctive piece of Australian literature. It tells the story of Martin, a mercenary sent from Europe by an anonymous biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Tasmanian tiger.
- 10/26/2010
- FilmInk.com.au
Ever wanted to participate in a horror movie? We're not talking about turning up onset as a bloody extra but rather taking on the role of an artistic contributor. An innovative Australian production is offering undiscovered creative people the chance to become part of a new horror flick by submitting videos, artwork and music to a recently launched website. Developed by award-winning independent producer Jonathon Green (Angst, Darling) in collaboration with scriptwriter Anthony O'Connor (Angst), Redd Inc is a horror revenge movie which follows Redd, the "boss from hell". With the plot synopsis featuring the phrases "burlesque webcam stripper", "chained to a desk" and "demented from failed medical experimentation," the film is definitely gaining attention.
- 9/21/2010
- FilmInk.com.au
Willem Dafoe and Sam Neill have signed on to star in Daniel Nettheim’s The Hunter, based on the novel by Julia Leigh. It will present a return to film for Nettheim, whose last feature was the 2000 film, Angst. In between features, the helmer has more recently worked on television series’ directing episodes of The Secret Life of Us, Rush and Headland. Produced by Porchlight Film's Vincent Sheehan (Little Fish) and his most recent credit being executive producer on Animal Kingdom, scripted by Alice Addison and Wain Fimeri, The Hunter is set in Tasmania in the 1920’s and tells the story of about a hunter in pursuit of the last Tasmanian tiger who stumbles across the family of a man missing in the wilderness. The project has a budget of Au$6.7 million being financed by Screen Australia and Screen New South Wales with Madman as the Australian distributor. Here's a...
- 8/4/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
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