“Occupation” is an Australian science-fiction action film directed by Luke Sparke. The story is set in a small town in rural Australia, where a group of civilians and soldiers band together to fight back against an alien invasion. The film stars Temuera Morrison, Dan Ewing, Stephany Jacobsen, and Rhiannon Fish.
Review:
“Occupation” received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its action sequences and the way it portrayed the Australian outback, while others criticized the weak character development and generic storyline. The film currently holds a 5.2/10 rating on IMDb and a 45% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Awards:
“Occupation” did not receive any major awards or nominations.
Popularity:
“Occupation” was a modest success at the box office, grossing over $4 million worldwide. It also gained some popularity among sci-fi fans, particularly in Australia where it was well-received by local audiences. However, it did not achieve widespread international recognition.
| Directed by | Luke Sparke |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Carly Imrie Carmel Imrie |
| Written by | Luke Sparke |
| Additional dialogue by | Felix Williamson |
| Starring | Dan Ewing, Temuera Morrison, Stephanie Jacobsen, Rhiannon Fish, Zachary Garred, Izzy Stevens, Charles Terrier, Charles Mesure, Trystan Go, Felix Williamson, Jacqueline McKenzie, Aaron Jeffery, Bruce Spence, |
| Music by | Christopher Elves |
| Cinematography | Tony O’Loughlan |
| Edited by | David Napier |
| Production company |
SparkeFilms |
| Distributed by | Pinnacle Films |
| Release date | 25 May 2018 (Monster Fest) 12 July 2018 (Australia) |
| Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6 million |
| Box office | $35,111 |
