Films opening in Australian cinemas this week:
WOLF CREEK 2
Horror/thriller; rated MA15+; opening February 20
John Jarratt's psychopathic pig-shooter Mick Taylor is back in this sequel by director Greg Mclean, where the sadistic serial killer once again sets his sights on some unwitting tourists in the outback, with gory results. Also starring Ryan Corr.
NEBRASKA
Drama; rated M; opening February 20
Hollywood veteran Bruce Dern stars in his Oscar-nominated role as Woody, an ageing, booze-addled father who believes he's won a million dollar prize and goes on a road trip with his son (Will Forte) to collect his winnings. Directed by Alexander Payne (The Descendants, Sideways).
LE WEEK-END
Drama; rated M; opening February 20
Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan star as Nick and Meg, a British couple who return to Paris for the first time since their honeymoon to try and rekindle their marriage. Directed by Roger Michell of Notting Hill fame and also starring Jeff Goldblum.
LONE SURVIVOR
Action/drama/thriller; rated MA15+; opening February 20
Based on real events, the latest film from director Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights) follows the failed US Navy Seal mission Operation Red Wings, where a four-man team set out to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, but were ambushed by enemy forces. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch and Aussie Eric Bana.
THE LEGEND OF HERCULES
Action/adventure; rating to be classified; opening February 20
Kellan Lutz from Twilight fame stars as Hercules in this origin story of the mythical Greek hero and son of Zeus. Betrayed and exiled by his stepfather, the tyrannical king, because of a forbidden love, the half-god is sold into slavery and must use his powers to restore peace in the kingdom. Directed by Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2).
