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Dangerous Animals

Directed by Sean Byrne
Australia
2025
98 mins
A shark-obsessed serial killer is on the loose in this nail-biting Aussie horror-thriller, starring Yellowstone’s Hassie Harrison. Coming to Sydney shores direct from Cannes.

SFF is delighted to welcome back Aussie genre ace Sean Byrne (The Loved Ones; The Devil’s Candy, SFF 2015) with this breathlessly exciting shark horror serial killer thriller. Primal fear strikes from the moment we meet Tucker (Jai Courtney, Stateless), an aggressively friendly Gold Coast ocean tour guide who also happens to be a shark-fixated serial killer. Harrison shines in the leading role of Zephyr, a fiercely independent and resourceful surfer whose endless summer chasing waves comes to a terrifying halt when she crosses paths with the smiling psycho. Gripping psychological drama, pulse-pounding horror and spectacular action make this a memorable journey to the dark depths of the ocean and the human mind.

Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.

“Dangerous Animals sustains the suspense through to the bloody final act. Anyone with a taste for grisly violence should find something juicy to chomp on.”
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

Special Guests

Rob Carlton
Cast

Rob Carlton is a celebrated Australian actor. His television credits include Paper Giants, Underbelly, Chandon Pictures, The White Lotus, Boy Swallows Universe, and more. His feature film credits include: Sweet River (2020), Mental (2012), and Mabo (2012).

Sean Byrne
Director

Sean Byrne burst onto the scene with The Loved Ones, which achieved official selection at over twenty international film festivals, winning the People’s Choice Award, Midnight Madness Category, Toronto International Film Festival. It’s 98% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the platform’s highest-rated horror films in history. The Devil's Candy had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival; was nominated for Best Motion Picture at the Sitges International Film Festival; awarded the Prix du Public (Audience Award) at Gérardmer International Film Festival; and Best Independent Horror at The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards.

Tickets

Fri 6 June 2025, 8:30pm
Event George St - Cinema 4
WheelchairAssisted Listening
Presented By
Unexpected Guest
  • Program Strand
    Freak Me Out
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    MA 15+
  • Country
    Australia
  • Language
    In English
  • Director
    Sean Byrne
  • Producer
    Troy Lum, Andrew Mason, Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell, Chris Ferguson, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
  • Cast
    Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston, Rob Carlton
  • Screenwriter
    Nick Lepard
  • Cinematographer
    Shelley Farthing-Dawe
  • Editor
    Kasra Rassoulzadegan
  • Genre
    Horror, Cannes Selected, Australian, Action & Adventure
  • Company Credits
    Australian Distributor: Kismet Movies
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