Wake in Fright has ended its first week in cinemas in 39 years by grossing more than
Disgrace looks set to hit the $1 million mark, with the film taking $185,000 on 31 screens
The total box office for local 2009 releases has now crossed the $8 million mark, with two Australian distributors responsible for the lion's share
The feel-good feature has taken more than $2.2m in its third weekend at the box office
IF analyses the track record of distributors over the past three years
Pundits who predicted The Great Gatsby would rake in at least $6 million in its first four days in Australian cinemas were right on the money.
Aussie audiences prefer a broad comedy to a dark sci-fier.
Zombies stalked Australian cinemas last weekend as World War Z topped the chart, raking in a juicy $6 million plus about $80,000 in previews.