THE VAULT

The Last Wave (1977) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.9/100

Hasn't the weather been strange...could it be a warning?

The Premise

A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Supernatural Thriller, Psychological, International, The Last Wave taps into fundamental fears. The 6.9/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of sydney, australia, australia, beach continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.