The Backpacker (2011)
Overview
On the lonely back roads of rural Australia a deadly secret from the past awaits returned soldier Sergeant Ben Cross. Vincent Malek, a cruel and uncompromising killer forces Ben to play his deadly game. Relentlessly hunted through unforgiving terrain, Ben must draw on all his strength to survive, and unravel the truth along the way. The ultimate psychological chase film with revenge at its core, The Backpacker is a thriller in the same chilling vein as the late 60's box office sensation 'Deliverance'. As Malek hunts Ben relentlessly through his forest hunting ground in a gruesome game of cat and mouse, the action revolves around one crucial question: how far would you go for revenge...
Where to watch The Backpacker
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome, Tubi TV | — | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Germany | Netzkino | Apple TV, YouTube, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | Apple TV, YouTube, maxdome |
| Mexico | Tubi TV | — | — |
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What is The Backpacker about?
On the lonely back roads of rural Australia a deadly secret from the past awaits returned soldier Sergeant Ben Cross. Vincent Malek, a cruel and uncompromising killer forces Ben to play his deadly game. Relentlessly hunted through unforgiving terrain, Ben must draw on all his strength to survive, and unravel the truth along the way. The ultimate psychological chase film with revenge at its core, The Backpacker is a thriller in the same chilling vein as the late 60's box office sensation 'Deliverance'. As Malek hunts Ben relentlessly through his forest hunting ground in a gruesome game of cat and mouse, the action revolves around one crucial question: how far would you go for revenge... The Backpacker is a Thriller, Horror movie, released on 2011-02-17, runtime 86 minutes.
Is The Backpacker worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Backpacker 3.8 out of 10 from 12 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Backpacker?
In the United States, The Backpacker is free to watch on Fawesome and Tubi TV. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Dion Martin Boland
Cast
- Vincent Stone as Vincent Malek
- Laura Andersen as Nina Attica
- Aiden Brown as Hunter
- Vivian Carter as Hermit
- Nathan Waring as Ben Cross
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