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Still from Long Weekend — Long Weekend (1978) — Colin EgglestonPhotographed by Vincent Monton

Poster for Long Weekend

Colin Eggleston

Long Weekend

English / 1978 / 1h 35m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Mystery Thriller Horror

Letterboxd: 3.41/5·13.4K ratings·3.5K reviewson Letterboxd
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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

Director

Colin Eggleston

WriterEverett De Roche

CinematographerVincent Monton

ComposerMichael Carlos

EditorBrian Kavanagh

ProducerColin Eggleston

Cast

John Hargreavesas Peter

Briony Behetsas Marcia

Mike McEwenas Truckie

Roy Dayas Old Fisherman

Michael Aitkensas Barman

Sue Kiss von Solyas City Girl

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

Long Weekend (1978) | Criteria