Long Weekend (1978) Horror Thriller Mystery

Rated R | Threatrical Mar 29, 1979 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Mystery | Runtime 1h 37m
Long Weekend (1978) Horror Thriller Mystery Poster

Long Weekend Plot Synopsis:

When a suburban couple go camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: When a suburban couple go camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn"t in an accommodating mood.

Tagline: They are trespassers. Will they survive their LONG WEEKEND [Australia Theatrical]

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Official Trailer

  • Long Weekend Official Trailer

Long Weekend Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 97 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Horror Genres:  Killer, Mystery
Horror Subgenres:  Road Trip, Tourists, Wilderness, Wildlife
Directors: Colin Eggleston
Stars: John Hargreaves, Briony Behets, Mike McEwen, Roy Day, Michael Aitkens … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 29, 1979
Awards: 5
Production Co.: Dugong Films
Language: English
Country: Australia
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Long Weekend Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 29, 1979, DVD: Sep 27, 2005
Producers: Richard Brennan, Colin Eggleston
Musicians: Michael Carlos
Cinematographers: Vincent Monton
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