Snowtown

2011 • 120 minutes

About this movie

When sixteen-year-old Jamie is introduced to a charismatic man, a friendship begins. As the relationship grows so do Jamie's suspicions, until he finds his world threatened by both his loyalty for, and fear of, his newfound father-figure John Bunting, Australia's most notorious serial killer. 2011 Screen Australia, Warp Films Australia Pty Ltd, Film Victoria, South Australian Film Corporation, Adelaide Film Festival and Omnilab Media Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.

Ratings and reviews

I honestly wasn't severely disturbed by this film. It had only one scene that made me a little uncomfortable (the brother rape scene), but after all the commotion people made, there wasn't anything as gnarly that I haven't seen in Hollywood "horror" movies. It was brutally honest and it almost felt personal. I enjoyed this little Aussie film and how it was filmed in a true location (which happened to be up the street from my mum). It brings to light some real issues which people need to be aware of.

Give me 24hr with John. Bunting and Robert.Wagner i would slaughter these c*nts like pig's that they are.. Iv never been so angry in my life after reading the book and watching the movie i just wana gutted these f"ckers for what they did to some innocent pple and to jamie..

If you are looking for a Hollywood style movie, then you will be disappointed as it has no high speed chases, no romantic scenes, etc. However, if you want a movie based on real life events and filmed/acted as real people talk and act, then this movie will be one of those that you will enjoy. Based on a true story, there are moments when you will flinch, but you will walk away thinking 'this could be my neighbourhood'.