Visitors (2003 film) explained

Visitors
Director:	Richard Franklin
Producer:	Richard Franklin Jennifer Hadden
Starring:	Radha Mitchell Susannah York Ray Barrett
Music:	Nerida Tyson-Chew
Cinematography:	Ellery Ryan
Studio:	Bayside Pictures
Editing:	David Pulbrook
Distributor:	Beyond Films
Runtime:	100 minutes
Country:	Australia
Language:	English
Budget:	nearly A$6 million^[1]
Gross:	$34,270 (Australia)

Visitors is a 2003 Australian psychological horror film directed by Richard Franklin (his final film), produced by Jennifer Hadden, and starring Radha Mitchell, Susannah York and Ray Barrett.

Premise

The film deals with the feelings of a young woman sailing solo on a yacht around the world. The loneliness makes her start losing her sanity.

Cast

• Radha Mitchell as Georgia Perry
• Dominic Purcell as Luke
• Tottie Goldsmith as Casey
• Susannah York as Carolyn Perry
• Ray Barrett as Bill Perry
• Che Timmins as Kai
• Christopher Kirby as Rob
• Phil Ceberano as Pirate Captain

Production

Richard Franklin says he wanted to make a thriller along the lines of Patrick.

Reception

Box office

Visitors grossed $34,270 at the box office in Australia.^[2]

Critical response

JR Southall of Starburst called the acting "terrific".^[3]

See also

• Cinema of Australia

Notes and References

1. Michael Bodey, "Yacht has room for money men", Daily Telegraph, 27 November 2003 p 1.
2. http://film.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/AA4_Aust_Box_office_report.pdf Film Victoria – Australian Films at the Australian Box Office
3. Visitors (2003). JR Southall. Starburst. 30 January 2018.