Hiking through the Australian outback, a pair of hitchhikers find themselves targeted by a psychotic serial killer which manages to ensnare another local into their encounter with the madman and begins a series of brutal back-and-forth games throughout the Outback.This was a decent if slightly flawed follow-up. Among the better qualities here is the fact that this one decidedly enhances a crucial aspect of the previous entry in that the action with the killer is incredibly fun. From the beginning where the extended hassling from the police and the final outcome of that encounter in the bushes to the series of fine vehicular torments he puts them through with the rather toying he'll pick them up only to leave or the series of utterly thrilling high-speed car chases through the Outback roads that give this a truly engaging feel with all the high quality action displayed. From there, this one manages to feature even more overt and brutal kills that bring this one into far more chilling territory here as the ruthlessness he exposes gives this one plenty of excessively graphic kills. The fact that this one goes for quite the fun time with the main killer here is quite enjoyable, managing to not only be utterly chilling in his portrayal of the killer but also to make for some fun while he goes through the torments and games he plays. Those come off not only as barbaric and cruel but also insanely fun due to the relaxed and carefree nature he has during these scenes which makes them far more fun than expected and adds a strong outcome to these scenes by making it enjoyable to be with him during these scenes that don't have any real horror to them. It adds to the likable qualities on display that hold it up nicely over the few minor issues that hold this one down somewhat. The film's biggest issue is the rather lengthy and extended time it takes to do something so the pacing to this one is a tad haphazard. The opening encounter with the policemen runs too long, the hitchhikers lost in the Outback is torture to get through and the whole affair has an air that really goes on too long and easily could've been trimmed somewhat. The other issue is the rather goofy-looking and silly CGI used for the kangaroo massacre on the freeway which looks so ridiculous and comical during supposedly a frightening scene that both the concept and momentum of the scene is lost due to the out-of-place effect compared to the more naturalistic efforts used elsewhere. These here are all that really hold it back.Rated Unrated/R: Extreme Graphic Violence, Extreme Graphic Language and violence-against-animals.

In a long time I hadn't been as excited about seeing a horror movie as I was when starting to watch Wolf Creek 2. The movie starts in a peaceful pace with two hikers roaming around the Australian outback.I absolutely think that this film achieves the same suspense and terror as the first film (Wolf Creek - 2005), and in my opinion is just as good. Without spoiling anything, the very first scene of the movie grabs the viewer right in with it. The scene is also one of the best opening scenes I've seen in a horror movie, with the amazing performance of John Jarratt, who fits the role of his character better than I could've ever imagined.In conclusion, if you dig horror movies, you won't be disappointed after seeing this one. Definitely check it out.

Very weak, unoriginal and implausible sequel. The original Wolf Creek (2005) was quite good, especially for a slasher-horror movie. The tension got built gradually, the bad guy took a while to reveal himself and the conclusion was never obvious.Eight years on and writer-director Greg McLean decided to make a sequel. Not that the original needed a sequel - it was fairly complete. A sequel would only live off the first one, rather than add to it.And so it is.Wolf Creek 2 adds nothing to the original. It is really your common-or-garden slasher-horror: unoriginal, weak, one-dimensional, clichéd plot, filled with your usual horror plot devices. Seems to borrow extensively from Texas Chainsaw Massacre plus a bit from Saw and even Duel. Just about every scene feels like you've seen it somewhere before.Only original thing is the setting - the Australian outback (northern Western Australia to be exact). John Jarratt is back as Mick Taylor, and this time his whole redneck ocker shtick wears very thin, very quickly. Last time he appeared late in the film and didn't have as much dialogue. This time he is in just about every scene, and has heaps of dialogue (of sorts). The psycho-hick one-liners quite quickly make one embarrassed to be Australian...Avoid, even if you liked the first movie.

Wolf Creek 2 (2013) ** (out of 4) Mick Taylor (John Jarratt) returns in director Greg Mclean's sequel to his 2005 cult film. This time out Taylor is once again hunting down tourists who have come to Australia and slipped into his territory. WOLF CREEK 2 is pretty much the first film done all over again with just a new group of characters to be brutally tortured and murdered. If you enjoyed the first film then there's not too much doubt that you'll also enjoy this one, although at the same time it's safe to say you'll hate this if you hated the first. I thought the first film was decent in its own right but I'm still a little confused why it was so controversial and why so many people were "shocked" by it. Both films aren't really nearly as graphic as some of the film's in this genre.With all of that said, there's some nice moments scattered throughout WOLF CREEK 2 but it's still nothing overly special. I'd say the best thing about the picture is the performance by Jarratt who clearly seems to be enjoying playing this evil character who lives to do nothing but torture. I think Jarratt is quite natural in how creepy he is but the only thing that hampers him is some rather silly lines of dialogue. The supporting players fit their roles nicely, although no one really stands out. The gore is pretty much what you'd expect, although it is a bit turned down from the previous film. The cinematography and music score are better than average and there's no doubt that Mclean knows how to tell a story.WOLF CREEK 2 runs on a bit too long and there's not enough tension to carry the film but it's certainly better than a lot of the films in the genre.