“Long Weekend” is a 1978 Australian horror film directed by Colin Eggleston. Set in the remote wilderness of Australia, the film follows a young couple whose weekend camping trip turns into a harrowing fight for survival. The film stars John Hargreaves as Peter, a brash and arrogant advertising executive, and Briony Behets as Marcia, Peter’s long-suffering wife who is growing increasingly disillusioned with their relationship.
There is tension between the couple, Peter and Marcia bicker constantly, and it is revealed that the source of mutual resentment is an abortion she had following an affair with another man.
As Peter and Marcia struggle to survive in the unforgiving landscape, tensions between them reach a breaking point. Their relationship becomes strained as they confront their own insecurities and resentments, and their desperate situation brings out the worst in both of them.
As night falls, the couple is confronted by a series of eerie and inexplicable events, including strange noises in the darkness and mysterious encounters with the local wildlife. As paranoia sets in, Peter and Marcia begin to question their sanity and fear that they are being hunted by an unseen force.
As the weekend unfolds, Peter and Marcia’s fight for survival becomes increasingly desperate. They must confront their own inner demons if they are to have any hope of making it out of the wilderness alive.
“Long Weekend” is a chilling film exploring human nature’s dark side and the primal fear of being lost in the wilderness.
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