The Backpacker (2011)

Stay off the back roads

The Backpacker (2011) poster

On the lonely back roads of rural Australia a deadly secret from the past awaits returned soldier Sergeant Ben Cross. Vincent Malek, a cruel and uncompromising killer forces Ben to play his deadly game. Relentlessly hunted through unforgiving terrain, Ben must draw on all his strength to survive, and unravel the truth along the way. The ultimate psychological chase film with revenge at its core, The Backpacker is a thriller in the same chilling vein as the late 60's box office sensation 'Deliverance'. As Malek hunts Ben relentlessly through his forest hunting ground in a gruesome game of cat and mouse, the action revolves around one crucial question: how far would you go for revenge...

Director: Dion Martin Boland
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 86 min
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Production: Emerald Partners, Embassy Pictures
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

backpacker, outback, australian outback

More Films by Director: Dion Martin Boland
More Films in Genre: Thriller, Horror

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Backpacker about?
On the lonely back roads of rural Australia a deadly secret from the past awaits returned soldier Sergeant Ben Cross. Vincent Malek, a cruel and uncompromising killer forces Ben to play his deadly game. Relentlessly hunted through unforgiving terrain, Ben must draw on all his strength to survive, and unravel the truth along the way. The ultimate psychological chase film with revenge at its core, The Backpacker is a thriller in the same chilling vein as the late 60's box office sensation 'Deliverance'. As Malek hunts Ben relentlessly through his forest hunting ground in a gruesome game of cat and mouse, the action revolves around one crucial question: how far would you go for revenge...
Who directed The Backpacker?
The Backpacker was directed by Dion Martin Boland.
Who stars in The Backpacker?
The Backpacker stars Vincent Stone, Laura Andersen, Aiden Brown, Vivian Carter, Nathan Waring.
How long is The Backpacker?
The Backpacker has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Backpacker?
The Backpacker is a Thriller, Horror film.
Where was The Backpacker produced?
The Backpacker was produced in Australia.