Sunday, August 24, 2014

The Last Wave (1977)

 
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aborigines in a ritualized taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing things about himself.
 
Semi-mystical thriller directed with great style, but with no intention to make any sense.
 
Halliwell*: "Curious supernatural drama successfully played as a mystery, with excellent atmosphere and special effects."
 
Maltin***: "Fascinating chiller...Modern symbolism and ancient tribal rituals make for unusual and absorbing film."
 

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