The Best Australian Horror Movies

Updated October 12, 2019 1.0k votes 315 voters 12.1k views47 items

List RulesVote for the scariest Australian horror film, or simply vote for your favorite regardless of how scary it is.

For those looking for a scare from down under, here's our list of the best Australian horror movies of all time. Australia has contributed a lot to the horror genre over the years, featuring some of the best psychological and torture horror the world has ever seen. This list of Australian horror movies is a great guide for those looking to dive into the Australian horror scene, especially if you're not from the country.

If you love horror, then you know Australian director James Wan is credited as starting the massive franchise that is Saw. Featuring a dying psychopath who loves teaching life lessons to his unfortunate victims, there are currently five Saw movies that are streaming on Netflix instant, so marathon those if you haven't seen them.

Definitely check out the 2014 sensation The Babadook as well; a psychological horror film that is a bit slower than your usual horror flick, but definitely leaves a lasting impression. The film is critically acclaimed, with almost a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.

What is your favorite Australian horror movie? Let us know what the scariest Australian movies are by voting on the poll below.

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Wolf Creek
Teresa Palmer, John Jarratt
Released: 2005
Directed by: Greg McLean
Wolf Creek is a 2005 Australian horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Greg McLean,... more
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The Babadook
Essie Davis, Daniel Henshall
Released: 2014
Directed by: Jennifer Kent
The Babadook is a 2014 Australian psychological horror film, written and directed by Jennifer... more
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Saw
Danny Glover, Monica Potter
Released: 2004
Directed by: James Wan
Saw is a 2004 horror film written by Leigh Whannell and directed by James Wan, in Wan's... more
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The Loved Ones
Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy
Released: 2009
Directed by: Sean Byrne
The Loved Ones is a 2009 Australian horror film written and directed by Sean Byrne and... more
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Dead Silence
Ryan Kwanten, Judith Roberts
Released: 2007
Directed by: James Wan
Dead Silence is a 2007 supernatural psychological horror film directed by James Wan and... more
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Dark City
Jennifer Connelly, Kiefer Sutherland
Released: 1998
Directed by: Alex Proyas
Dark City is a 1998 neo-noir science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas. The screenplay was... more
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Snowtown
Daniel Henshall, Louise Harris
Released: 2011
Directed by: Justin Kurzel
Snowtown, also known as The Snowtown Murders, is a 2011 Australian film based on the true... more
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Picnic at Hanging Rock
Jacki Weaver, Rachel Roberts
Released: 1975
Directed by: Peter Weir
Picnic at Hanging Rock is a 1975 Australian mystery drama film directed by Peter Weir and... more
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Rogue
Mia Wasikowska, Sam Worthington
Released: 2007
Directed by: Greg McLean
Rogue is a 2007 Australian independent horror film about a group of tourists in Australia who... more
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24
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Re-Animator
Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey Combs
Released: 1985
Directed by: Stuart Gordon
Re-Animator is a 1985 American science fiction horror comedy film loosely based on the H. P.... more
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The Ghost and The Darkness
Val Kilmer, Michael Douglas
Released: 1996
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
The Ghost and the Darkness is a 1996 historical adventure film starring Val Kilmer and Michael... more
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child
Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox
Released: 1989
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child is a 1989 American slasher horror film and the... more
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Dead Calm
Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill
Released: 1989
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Dead Calm is a 1989 Australian thriller film starring Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman and Billy Zane.... more

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Bad Boy Bubby
Audine Leith, Grant Piro
Released: 1993
Directed by: Rolf de Heer
Bad Boy Bubby is a 1994 Australian-Italian black comedy/drama film written and directed by... more
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Wolf Creek 2
John Jarratt, Ryan Corr
Released: 2013
Directed by: Greg McLean
Wolf Creek 2 is a 2013 Australian horror film co-written and directed by Greg McLean.The film... more
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Killing Ground
Harriet Dyer, Ian Meadows
Directed by: Damien Power
The Killing Ground is a 2017 Australian horror film written and directed by Damien Power.... more
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The Last Wave
Richard Chamberlain, Vivean Gray
Released: 1977
Directed by: Peter Weir
The Last Wave is an Australian mystery drama from 1977, directed by Peter Weir. It is about a... more
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13
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Razorback
Gregory Harrison, Chris Haywood
Released: 1984
Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
Razorback is a 1984 Australian film written by Everett De Roche, based on Peter Brennan's... more
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Patrick
Susan Penhaligon, Robert Helpmann
Released: 1978
Directed by: Richard Franklin
Patrick is a 1978 Australian horror film directed by Richard Franklin and written by Everett... more
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The Tunnel
Luke Arnold, Peter Overton
Released: 2011
Directed by: Carlo Ledesma
The Tunnel is a 2011 Australian horror film directed by Carlo Ledesma, and co-written,... more
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Long Weekend
Briony Behets, John Hargreaves
Released: 1978
Directed by: Colin Eggleston
Long Weekend is an Australian horror film shot in 1977 and first shown in 1978. The film was... more
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Lost Things
Steve Le Marquand, Leon Ford
Released: 2003
Directed by: Martin Murphy
Lost Things is a 2003 horror, thriller film written by Stephen Sewell and directed by Martin... more
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Dark Age
John Jarratt, David Gulpilil
Directed by: Arch Nicholson
Dark Age is a 1987 Australian film about a killer crocodile.... more

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The Cars That Eat People
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Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead
Jay Gallagher, Bianca Bradey
Released: 2015
Directed by: Kiah Roache-Turner
Wyrmwood is a 2014 Australian action-horror film directed by Kiah Roache-Turner. The film... more

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