The Backpacker (2011)
Overview
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...
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.744 |
Directed By
Dion Martin Boland
Crew
Dion Martin Boland
TOP CAST
Vincent Stone
Vincent Malek
Laura Andersen
Nina Attica
Aiden Brown
Hunter
Vivian Carter
Hermit
Nathan Waring
Ben Cross
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