Rogue
Rogue

Rogue

2007Movie99 minEnglish

When a group of tourists stumble into the remote Australian river territory of an enormous crocodile, the deadly creature traps them on a tiny mud island with the tide quickly rising and darkness descending. As the hungry predator closes in, they must fight for survival against all odds.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Google Users70%
Director: Philip McCoyGenres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of tourists on a river cruise in the Australian outback find themselves in a fight for survival when their boat is attacked by a giant crocodile. Stranded on a small island in the middle of nowhere, they must band together to fend off the aggressive reptile and find a way to escape before they all become its next meal. As tensions rise and fear mounts, their true characters are revealed under extreme pressure.

Critical Reception

Rogue was generally well-received by critics for its effective creature feature elements and suspenseful atmosphere. It was praised for delivering genuine scares and a compelling survival story, often noted as an improvement over similar films in the genre. Audience reception was also positive, appreciating its straightforward approach to horror and action.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful pacing and effective scares.
  • Lauded for its convincing creature effects and thrilling action sequences.
  • Considered a solid entry in the giant-animal attack subgenre.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated Rogue for its taut storytelling and effective creature effects, highlighting the film's ability to generate suspense and deliver on its horror premise. Many found it to be an entertaining and well-executed survival thriller.

Fun Fact

The film's crocodile, 'Killer', was brought to life using a combination of animatronics, CGI, and some practical effects, with the creature's design being inspired by the saltwater crocodiles found in Northern Australia.

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John Chard

John Chard

Never smile at a crocodile. Don't be taken in by his welcome grin. Rogue is co-produced, written and directed by Greg Mclean (Wolf Creek). It stars Michael Vartan, Radha Mitchell, Sam Worthington & John Jarratt. The film is inspired by t...