Long Weekend (2008 film)

Long Weekend is a 2008 Australian horror film directed by Jamie Blanks and starring James Caviezel and Claudia Karvan. It is a remake of the 1978 Australian film of the same name, also known as Nature's Grave.

The film follows Peter and Carla, a troubled couple attempting to salvage their relationship by going on a camping trip to a remote, untouched beach. As their marital problems escalate, they begin to carelessly disrespect the environment, engaging in destructive behavior like littering, shooting at wildlife, and carelessly starting a fire.

The natural world, seemingly responding to their abuse, begins to turn against them. Strange occurrences escalate, including aggressive wildlife behavior, unexplainable phenomena, and a growing sense of dread. Peter and Carla find themselves isolated and threatened by the environment they have so carelessly disregarded, struggling to survive the long weekend.

The film explores themes of environmentalism, the consequences of human disregard for nature, and the fragility of relationships under stress. It is characterized by its suspenseful atmosphere, reliance on practical effects, and focus on the psychological deterioration of the protagonists as they confront the increasingly hostile natural world.