A mondo exposé of 1970s Australia’s sleaze, fetishes, and eccentricities.
AUSTRALIA AFTER DARK
I wouldn't allow my Harold to see such a film!
This cult classic takes us on a journey through the most eccentric and fascinating places of 1970s Australia. A film full of fetishism, libido and the liveliest liberal spirit.
Quick Answer
Australia After Dark is a 1975 Australian documentary horror film directed by John D. Lamond that explores the bizarre, erotic, and taboo subcultures lurking beneath the country’s sunny exterior.
Programmer's Pick
If you ever wondered what happens after the sun goes down in the land of Oz, here’s your answer—no kangaroos, just a wild romp through the sleaziest corners of Australian nightlife. John D. Lamond’s mondo debut serves up fetishes, cultists, and more exposed skin than Bondi Beach at noon. Consider this Australia’s answer to the question nobody dared to ask.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- John D. Lamond
- Release
- 1975
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Country
- Australia
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Documentary, Horror
- Also Known As
- Australia After Dark - OZ
Why This Matters
This documentary marks the feature debut of director John D. Lamond, setting the stage for his subsequent career in Australian cinema.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
This film dives headfirst into the sensational, sleazy, and often taboo side of 1970s Australia, pulling no punches in its depiction of subcultures.
Unapologetically full-frontal and brimming with female and male nudity, it's an unfiltered snapshot of the era's wildest indulgences.
From dominatrix demonstrations to satanic rituals and milk baths, the film catalogs Australia's most outlandish and provocative practices.
As John D. Lamond’s first foray into mondo filmmaking, it’s a cornerstone of Australian cult and exploitation cinema.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Australia After Dark released? +
Australia After Dark was released in 1975.
Who directed Australia After Dark? +
Australia After Dark was directed by John D. Lamond.
How long is Australia After Dark? +
Australia After Dark has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Australia After Dark? +
Australia After Dark is a documentary horror film.
Where can I watch Australia After Dark? +
Australia After Dark is available to stream on SassyFlix.
