AustLit

'During a Q+A screening of Cargo in Eslternwick, Vic., actor Natasha Wanganeen described her pride in participating in the film's portrayal of Aboriginal people 'living strong and free on the land'. Directors Howling and Ramke, both white, had carefully consulted with Elders in South Australia to ensure the authenticity and sensitivity of these portrayals.' (Introduction)

'It’s an unseasonably cold spring evening in Manhattan and the Tribeca Film Festival theatre is over-capacity for the international premiere of Cargo, the Australian zombie movie starring British actor Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Office). Cargo is the biggest genre film at this year’s festival and its basic premise – zombies roaming the Australian outback – has piqued the interest both of industry heavyweights and New York movie geeks. Tickets to the premiere disappeared quickly.'  (Introduction)

'Since the 1970s, some of the best horror films have been made in Australia. Something about the vastness of the continent, and its geographical remoteness from the northern and western hemispheres, lends itself to the kind of existential explorations of alienation that underpin the best examples of this genre.'  (Introduction)