Red Billabong


Red Billabong is a 2016 Australian independent horror thriller film, written and directed by Luke Sparke in his feature debut. Based on an Australian legend, Red Billabong follows two estranged brothers who find themselves stalked by a supernatural creature.
The movie premiered in Sydney on 10 August 2016, and had a wider Australian release on 25 August 2016.

Plot

In the Australian Outback, two estranged brothers discover old secrets and family lies when their grandfather's property is passed into their hands. When a shady land developer shows interest in taking the property off their hands for a princely sum, Tristan wants to sell up, but Nick is concerned about a warning from grandad's friend, Mr. Garvey. Tristan's friends, including Nick's ex Anya, and drug dealer BJ, show up for a party in the brothers' new home. As both brothers are pulled apart by different choices, one thing is clear – something sinister is going on. As their friends start to go missing they fear they are being stalked by something. An ancient Australian legend has now been unleashed.

Cast

Shooting for the film began in September 2014 in Gold Coast, Queensland. A trailer was released in September 2015.

Reception

In a review for The Reel Bits, Richard Gray said, "Red Billabong is not just a horror film, but a riddle to be solved within the framework of a typical splatterfest."

''Devil Beneath''

The film was recut and rereleased in 2023 as Devil Beneath.