BIRDEATER

This confronting and gritty film explores the dynamics between a group of young Australian men who gather at a remote country house for a bachelor party. The bride-to-be, invited by her fiancé, attends alongside a female acquaintance, adding a layer of tension to the event. As the night unfolds and excessive amounts of drugs and alcohol are consumed, past transgressions resurface, and underlying tensions among the friends come to light. Themes of toxic masculinity, psychological abuse and infidelity further complicate the night’s festivities. The dark visuals and pounding soundtrack create to a moody atmosphere that keeps viewers on edge, uncertain of what will happen next. Not all of the questions are answered but the underlying assumptions are clear. You’ll feel uncomfortable the entire time and that’s the intention.