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Long Weekend (1978) | Criteria

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Long Weekend

English • 1978 • 1h 35m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Colin Eggleston

Mystery Thriller Horror

Synopsis

When a suburban couple goes camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.

Included in
70's Horror
Position 27
Included in
Additions: August 2020
Position 42
Included in
Bad Vacations
Position 5
Included in
Australian New Wave
Position 11

Credits

Crew

DirectorColin Eggleston

WriterEverett De Roche

CinematographerVincent Monton

ComposerMichael Carlos

EditorBrian Kavanagh

ProducerColin Eggleston

Cast

John Hargreavesas Peter

Briony Behetsas Marcia

Mike McEwenas Truckie

as Old Fisherman

Michael Aitkensas Barman

Sue Kiss von Solyas City Girl

Colin Egglestonas Marcia's Lover (voice) (uncredited)