Safe Neighborhood is a 2016 Australian black comedy horror thriller directed by Chris Peckover from a screenplay co-written with Zack Kahn. It stars Virginia Madsen, Olivia DeJonge and Patrick Warburton.
On a quiet suburban street, a babysitter must defend a twelve year-old boy from intruders, only to discover it’s far from a normal home invasion…
Well Go USA has acquired North American distribution rights and plan to release the film – retitled Better Watch Out – in the 2017 Halloween season.
Reviews:
“From the get-go the film never takes itself too seriously, and practically demands to be seen with a large group of the right people (the film could prove disastrous if seen with an unresponsive audience). Kahn’s script is sharp and witty, an impressive feat for being his first feature film.” Trace Thurman, Bloody Disgusting
“Set almost entirely indoors, the action is intelligently staged and makes fine use of various household items, including the requisite flashlight, kitchen knife and lawnmower (though not in the way you think). Peckover keeps the ketchup flowing enough that gore fans will not feel shortchanged, especially during the last act, although Brian Cachia’s busy score hits what feels like too many upbeat notes.” Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter
“This film will keep most audience on the edge of their seats, gripping just a bit tighter on their popcorn, as an involuntary smile crosses their faces. It not only demands to bring wonder back to the cinema, it also wants to make sure you don’t have time to analyze it. The running time whirs by at a frenetic pace…” Eric Havens, Downright Creepy
” …after the first big twist about a half-hour into the film, you might think you’re in for an icky, misogynist torture p*rn, and momentarily wish to leave the theater. (I did.) But stick it out, because the film will continue to defy your expectations.” Katie Rife, A.V. Club
Main cast:
Virginia Madsen (Dead Rising: Watchtower; The Haunting; Candyman), Olivia DeJonge (The Visit; Scare Campaign), Patrick Warburton (Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated; Bad Milo!; Scream 3), Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Things), Levi Miller, Ed Oxenbould (The Visit), Brendan Clearkin, Tara Jade Borg, Aleks Mikic, Tricia Mary Hennessy.
Filming locations:
Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Running time:
85 minutes
