The theatrical release date of John Jarratt’s directorial debut StalkHer has been confirmed with the Wolf Creek star and co-director/co-star Kaarin Fairfax introducing advance screenings and conducting Q&As in the lead up to the film’s August 27 launch.
Jarratt performs an original track titled “Killer In Me”, which is featured during the closing credits, and has clocked up over 110,000 views on YouTube.
In the spirit of the film’s inappropriate dark humour, Jarratt and Fairfax will hit the local pubs in selected towns around Australia and invite preview audiences to compete with his formidable set of lungs in after party karaoke competitions (see below for tour dates and locations).
Jarratt, who will be touring in between filming his latest role in Boar, said, “I am really looking forward to hitting the road and showcasing STALKHER as well as having a bit of fun with my fans”.
“We are going to celebrate the release of StalkHer around Australia in almost 50 cinemas. I’ll be on the road from Geelong to Townsville and Sydney to Perth. Big cities, small cities, big towns, small towns; we are going to party in a cinema near you.”
Written by Kris Maric and co-directed by Kaarin Fairfax (who donned Jarratt’s director hat whilst he was tied to a chair) who also co-stars with Jarratt, the film s the tale of two people destined for each other, yet destined to be each other’s demise. Offering raw dialogue and characters that will make you laugh at all the wrong things, it's a gritty battle of the sexes with verbal and physical blows that come thick and fast. Audiences will be kept guessing as they follow twists and turns that lead them to truly wonder who is the cat and who is the mouse in this demented lover’s game.
The soundtrack will be released by Remote Control Records, featuring the likes of Nick Cave, Skyhooks and Sarah Blasko, with a few surprises – including John Jarratt’s song debut ‘Killer in Me’ and the forthcoming single performed by Kaarin Fairfax’s two daughters, Maddy and Memphis Kelly (aka Wishful) – the sultry dive-bar-esque title track, StalkHer.
Distributed by The Backlot Films, it will be initially released in over 40 cinemas around Australia.
Ballarat, Vic
Wed, August 5
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt at Regent Cinemas followed by
karaoke with John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax at Jacksons & Co
Wagga Wagga, NSW
Thur, August 6
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt at Forum 6 Cinemas followed by
karaoke with John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax at Victoria Hotel
Tuggeranong, ACT
Fri, August 7
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt at Limelight Cinemas followed by
karaoke with John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Canberra Irish Club
Lake Haven, Central Coast, NSW
Sat, August 8
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Metro Cinemas followed by a special guest appearance and live performance at The Beachcomber, joining local band Mark Cashin & The Lil Hussys.
Byron Bay, NSW
Sun, August 9
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Pighouse Flicks followed by karaoke with John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax at Byron Bay Brewery (the old Buddha Bar)
Joondalup, WA
Thur, August 13
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Grand Cinemas followed by karaoke with John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax
Midland, WA
Fri, August 14
Advance screening preceded by “in conversation” with John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Ace Cinemas Midland Gate
Rockingham, WA
Fri, August 14
Advance screening and Q&A with John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Ace Cinemas Rockingham followed by karaoke with John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax
Mt Barker, SA
Monday, August 17
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Wallis Cinemas followed by karaoke with John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax at The Wallis Tavern
Mt Gambier, SA
Tue, August 18
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax at Oatmill Cinemas followed by karaoke with John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at The Gambier Hotel
Ipswich, Qld
Fri, August 21
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Limelight Cinemas followed by karaoke with John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax
Yatala, Qld
Sat, August 22
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Yatala Drive-In
Brisbane, Qld
Sat, August 22
Advance screening followed by Q&A and after party with John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at New Farm Cinemas
Sydney, NSW (VIP Premiere Event)
Mon, August 24
Premiere at Event Cinemas Macquarie introduced by John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax, followed by VIP after party
Geelong, Vic
Tue, August 25
Advance screening followed by Q&A with John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Village Cinemas, Geelong
Melbourne, Vic (VIP Premiere Event)
Wed, August 26
Premiere at Lido Cinemas introduced by John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax, followed by VIP after party with live music at the Lido Jazz Club
Belgrave, Vic
Thur, August 27
Advance screening followed by Q&A with John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Cameo Cinemas
Colac, Vic
Fri, August 28
Advance screening followed by Q&A and light supper with John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Colac Cinemas
Echuca, Vic
Sun, August 30
Advance screening followed by Q&A with John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Echuca Paramount
Townsville, Qld
Sat, Sept 5
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Warrina Cineplex followed by karaoke with John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax
Maryborough, Qld
Tue, Sept 8
Advance screening introduced by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax at Warrina Cineplex followed by karaoke with John Jarratt & Kaarin Fairfax