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The Last Wave (1977)

A lawyer delves into Aboriginal secrets, facing supernatural visions. Ideal for mystery and supernatural fans, intriguing like "Twin Peaks."

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Fantasy

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The Last Wave(1977)

PG
Movie1h 46mEnglishDrama, Mystery, Fantasy
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Australian lawyer David Burton agrees with reluctance to defend a group of Aboriginal people charged with murdering one of their own. He suspects the victim was targeted for violating a tribal taboo, but the defendants deny any tribal association. Burton, plagued by apocalyptic visions of water, slowly realizes danger may come from his own involvement with the Aboriginal people and their prophecies.

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A wave ends all the problems.

I was supposed to watch another valentine's day horror but ended up watching another film from Peter Weir. I'm glad I did. This is one of the most unique films I've seen. It's quite ambitious when it comes to blending multiple genres, but they all surprisingly mesh together quite seamlessly. It's so unsettling and chilling, filled with supremely creepy imagery. There's a sense of dread and inevitability that is present from the beginning that makes this film really terrifying. The awkwardness and racial tensions that exist because of the cultural divide and the colonial guilt is perfectly captured in here. The performances are fantastic all around and the soundtrack is unique and dark as hell! I think what makes this film and Picnic at Hanging Rock work as well as they do is the refusal to fully explain the mystery. I also appreciate that it uses Aboriginal actors and incorporates some of their culture into the film.

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