Long Weekend

2009 1h 27m EN

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5.2

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★5.2TMDB · 162

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Synopsis

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Peter and Carla, a couple whose marriage is faltering, decide to go on a camping weekend. When they become lost, the pair sets up camp on a remote beach that doesn't seem to be on any map. At first the trip is the romantic getaway they imagined – then slowly things begin to go wrong. After Peter disrespects the unspoiled habitat, it seems as if the surroundings are exacting revenge on the couple, as insects, animals, and then nature itself become the enemy.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jim Caviezel
Peter
Claudia Karvan
Carla
Robert Taylor
Bartender
John Brumpton
Old Timer
Roger Ward
Truckie
Lara Robinson
Little Girl
Gordon Waddell
Campervan Man
Jude Beaumont
Campervan Woman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jamie Blanks
Writers: Everett De Roche
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 6

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jamie Blanks, shot by Vincent Monton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jamie Blanks shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan and Robert Taylor carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1098356 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jamie Blanks directs. Vincent Monton behind the camera. Jamie Blanks cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Directed by Jamie Blanks, shot by Vincent Monton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Jamie Blanks shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan and Robert Taylor carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1098356 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Vincent Monton
Editing: Jamie Blanks
Costume design: Michael Chisholm
Runtime: 87 min · 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Long Weekend (2009)

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Gimly2017-12-10
★ 4/10
I'm a pretty big fan of director Jamie Blanks, but Long Weekend didn't really do it for me. Neither lead is redeemable, which, to be fair, is sort of the impetus for the horror in this horror movie, but still, it makes it hard to attach yourself when said leads are the only characters on screen for 99% of the movie. One star for Long Weekend itself, and then a whole extra star just for the sea-life. Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.

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