A group of tourists visiting Australia’s top-end, a broken down boat, and one giant crocodile. That’s the central plot of Rogue - a 2007 film from director Greg McLean. We touch on themes such as eco-tourism and bio-diversity conservation, and consider whether fantastical horror movies featuring killer beasts can serve a productive purpose in raising awareness about key environmental issues.
In this discussion:
Dr Simon Troon, an early career film researcher in media and environment based at Monash University in Melbourne.
And Dr Benjamin Thompson, a lecturer in human geography, also from Monash University.