WRITTEN BY : Richard Barcaricchio & Ryan Coonan
DIRECTED BY : Ryan Coonan
About the Film
In a remote Australian town, terror takes the form of Rippy, a giant Zombie Kangaroo.
As the undead-roo leaves a trail of carnage in its wake, the only hope lies in local police officer Maddy. With the help of the town, Maddy takes on the creature in a battle for survival and a desperate mission to stop Rippy. Proving once again that in Australia, everything really is trying to kill you.
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Film Details
Completed : January 2024
Budget : $7.5m AUD
Running Time : 83m
Country of Origin : Australia
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Genre: Drama/Thriller
Directors Statement
‘The Red’ is a story about understanding one's true worth. It explores the conflict between obligation and freedom of choice, the grief of losing a loved one and the lies we tell ourselves, and each other, to protect the memories of those that have passed. It is also about a 7ft tall undead kangaroo, and the start of the apocalypse. ‘The Red’ is a horror comedy film influenced by classic creature features such as ‘The Thing’, ‘An American Werewolf in London’, ‘Jaws’ and ‘Razorback’. This story builds on my short film ‘Waterborne’ and my own experiences growing up in a small rural town, where my father was the local cop. The feature film allows us to see much more of Rippy; the iconic undead kangaroo that made the short a viral success. Even bigger and deadlier than before, we will be using the success of Rippy to bring even more thrills and kills to what ultimately is a fun piece that also deals with some dramatically weighty themes. The film delivers moments of suspense and enough blood and guts to keep the promise of what the short film established. Set in outback Queensland, the sonic landscape will exploit the isolated locations and feature some of the naturally horrific bush and animal sounds that exist in the remote outback. Ultimately, the audience will be drawn into this allegorical world of outback Australia and experience alongside Maddy, the thrills and scares that only a remote setting at night can deliver. Thanks to the authentic small town characters that inhabit this world, ‘The Red’ will deliver genuine horror, punctuated by real moments of pathos, and levity.
- Ryan Coonan
Articles
“Filming is officially underway on the survival horror film The Red, a feature expansion of director Ryan Coonan’s 2014 short film Waterborne.”
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“Ryan Coonan directs from a script he wrote with Richard Barcaricchio based on their short film Waterborne. Produced in 2014, Waterborne played at more than 70 festivals including Fantasia, Fantastic Fest and Sitges.”
Deadline | Read more
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