StalkHer

Summary

StalkHer is a 2015 Australian romantic comedy thriller film directed by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax – both also star in the film. It was filmed in Queensland, predominantly on the Gold Coast.[1]

StalkHer
Original theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Jarratt
Kaarin Fairfax
Written byKristijana Maric
Produced byJohn Jarratt
Kristijana Maric
StarringJohn Jarratt
Kaarin Fairfax
CinematographyJody Muston
Edited byMat Evans
Music byMark D'Angelo
Craig Jansson
Release date
27 August 2015
Running time
90 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

Plot synopsis edit

John Jarratt stars as Jack, who is pushed past the brink of his stalking obsession over Emily (Kaarin Fairfax) when he breaks into her house to take what he wants by force. However, his plans backfire when he wakes up to find himself tied to a chair in her kitchen. For a full night, Jack and Emily engage in a twisted and thrilling courtship of the sexes that leads one to wonder which one of them will survive the night. At the end of the movie, Jack finally gets the upper hand on Emily and strangles her to death.

Cast edit

Reception edit

On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 33% based on reviews from 6 critics.[2]

Jim Schembri of 3AW gave a positive review, writing "Veteran John Jarratt co-directed this with Kaarin Fairfax, and while they let fly at each other with copious energy, their verbal conflagration could have benefitted from fewer swear words, more jokes and a tighter running time."[citation needed] Erin Free of film magazine Filmink called the film "a nifty little black comedy bubbling and bristling with surprises and invention."[citation needed]

John Noonan, also from Filmink, gave a negative review, writing "Whilst it doesn't stick its landing when the credits roll, Wolf Creek fans are perhaps going to get a kick out of seeing Jarratt failing to get the upper hand for a change."[citation needed] Luke Buckmaster of Guardian called it "a marathon of smut, with nothing remotely funny or thrilling about it."[citation needed]

Soundtrack edit

StalkHer (Original Soundtrack) by various artists was issued on 31 July 2015 via Remote Control Records.[3] The title track was recorded by Maddy and Memphis Kelly (Kaarin's daughters) and released as the soundtrack's second single.[4][5]

StalkHer (Original Soundtrack)
No.TitleWriter(s)Performer(s)Length
1."Red Right Hand"Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, Thomas WydlerNick Cave6:11
2."Peach Melba"Hadeed PourshafighiHadeed Pourshafighi1:25
3."Horror Movie"Greg MacainshSkyhooks3:47
4."Blue Footed Booby"Ronald KocinskyDuke Bannister3:55
5."Karen"Robert ForsterThe Go-Betweens4:08
6."Cosi Fan Tutte (Soave Sia Il Vento)"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lorenzo Da PonteAustralian Opera2:49
7."Black Widow"Peter Northcote, John Jarratt, Richard "Ric" HerbertRic Herbert5:48
8."Mirror Lady"Mark D'Angelo, Craig Jansson, Tony IaniroMark D'Angelo, Craig Jansson, Tony Ianiro4:12
9."What You Want"Dan Sultan, Paul KellyVika and Linda and the RocKwiz Orkestra3:35
10."Dogs Are Talking"Doc Neeson, Bob Spencer, Richard Brewster, Brent Eccles, James Morleythe Angels3:24
11."StalkHer"D'Angelo, Jansson, IaniroMaddy and Memphis Kelly4:04
12."I See Red"Tim FinnSplit Enz3:15
13."My Man"Alexander GowSarah Blasko4:08
14."Killer in Me"D'Angelo, Jansson, IaniroJohn Jarratt3:06
15."She's a Lady"JarrattJohn Jarratt2:47
Total length:56:34

References edit

  1. ^ "Queensland talent to be on show in new feature film". Screen Queensland. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Stalkher (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  3. ^ "StalkHer (Original Soundtrack)". Spotify. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  4. ^ Smith, Michael (28 August 2015). "StalkHer Soundtrack Memphis Kelly". theMusic.com.au. Archived from the original on 24 March 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ staff writer (4 August 2015). "Premiere: Maddy & Memphis Kelly – 'StalkHer Song'". theMusic.com.au. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

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