Visitors (2003 film)
| Visitors | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Theatrical film poster | |
| Directed by | Richard Franklin |
| Written by | Everett De Roche |
| Produced by | Richard Franklin Jennifer Hadden |
| Starring | Radha Mitchell Susannah York Ray Barrett |
| Cinematography | Ellery Ryan |
| Edited by | David Pulbrook |
| Music by | Nerida Tyson-Chew |
Production company | Bayside Pictures |
| Distributed by | Beyond Films |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | nearly A$6 million[1] |
| Box office | $34,270 (Australia) |
Visitors is a 2003 Australian psychological horror film directed by Richard Franklin (his final film), produced by Jennifer Hadden, and starring Radha Mitchell, Susannah York and Ray Barrett.
Premise
[edit]The film deals with the feelings of a young woman sailing solo on a yacht around the world. The loneliness makes her start losing her sanity.
Cast
[edit]- Radha Mitchell as Georgia Perry
- Dominic Purcell as Luke
- Tottie Goldsmith as Casey
- Susannah York as Carolyn Perry
- Ray Barrett as Bill Perry
- Che Timmins as Kai
- Christopher Kirby as Rob
- Phil Ceberano as Pirate Captain
Production
[edit]Richard Franklin says he wanted to make a thriller along the lines of Patrick.
It all takes place in one room, essentially with one character, and a number of supernatural or otherworldly events. Not necessarily like Patrick, but it was actually what I said to Everett: "Can you give me something that all takes place in one room again?" And he said, well, could it be on a boat? And I said, okay.[2]
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]Visitors grossed $34,270 at the box office in Australia.[3]
Critical response
[edit]JR Southall of Starburst called the acting "terrific".[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Michael Bodey, "Yacht has room for money men", Daily Telegraph, 27 November 2003 p 1.
- ^ "Interview with Richard Franklin". Eros. Vol. 3, no. 1. Canberra: Mondo Stumpo. 2003.
- ^ Film Victoria – Australian Films at the Australian Box Office Archived 23 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ JR Southall (30 January 2018). "Visitors (2003)". Starburst.