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[[Image:936full-wolf-creek-poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Wolf Creek'' (2005)]]
[[Image:936full-wolf-creek-poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Wolf Creek'' (2005)]]


'''''Wolf Creek''''' is a 2005 Australian horror film about three backpackers who find themselves held captive in the Australian outback by a sadistic serial killer. Based somewhat on the true stories of serial killer Ivan Milat and the murder of Peter Falconio and the assault of his girlfriend Joanne Lees. [[Wolf Creek 2|Sequel]] was shot at 2013.
'''''Wolf Creek''''' is a 2005 Australian horror thriller film co-written and directed by Greg McLean. The film focuses on three backpackers who find themselves held captive in the Australian outback by Mick Taylor ([[John Jarratt]]), a sadistic serial killer. The film's screenplay was based somewhat on the true stories of serial killer Ivan Milat and the murder of Peter Falconio and the assault of his girlfriend Joanne Lees. A [[Wolf Creek 2|feature film sequel]] was released in 2013, and a television web series premiered on Stan in 2016.
 


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=Rifles=
=Rifles=
==Remington Model 541==
==Remington Model 541==
One of Mick Taylor's ([[John Jarratt]]) primary weapons seems to be a vintage [[Remington Model 500 series|Remington 541 or 581 rimfire rifle]] chambered in .22LR. It is used by Mick to terrorize his victims and later briefly by Liz ([[Cassandra Magrath]]).  
Mick Taylor ([[John Jarratt]]) carries what appears to be a vintage [[Remington Model 500 series|Remington 541 or 581 rimfire rifle]] chambered in .22 LR as one of his primary weapons. It is used by Mick to terrorize his victims and later briefly used by Liz Hunter ([[Cassandra Magrath]]). Coincidentally, the 541 was discontinued in 1999, when the film takes place. In reality, the actual rifle used by Ivan Milat was a .22-caliber [[Ruger 10/22]].
 
[[Image:Remington Model Five.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Remington Model Five - .22 LR]]
Coincidentally, the 541 was discontinued in 1999, when the film takes place.
 
[[Image:Remington Model Five.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Remington Model Five - .22]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek "Nothing happens when the bolt's open".jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Nothing happens when the bolt's open..."]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek "Nothing happens when the bolt's open".jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Nothing happens when the bolt's open..."]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek "Oh o".jpg|thumb|none|600px|"...UH-OH!!" Mick closes the bolt]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek "Oh o".jpg|thumb|none|600px|"... UH-OH!!" - Mick Taylor ([[John Jarratt]]) closes the bolt.]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek 22 firing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Remington in action]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek 22 firing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Remington in action.]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek 22 magazine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nice shot of Mick loading the magazine showing the .22LR rounds, proving it to be a .22 Remington]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek 22 magazine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A nice shot of Mick loading the magazine showing the .22 LR rounds, proving it to be a .22 Remington.]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek Liz holding the 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Liz gets her hands on the Remington]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek Liz holding the 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Liz Hunter ([[Cassandra Magrath]]) holds the Remington.]]


==Tikka 595==
==Tikka 595==
Mick Taylor's long-range sniper rifle seen during the infamous road scene appears to be a [[Tikka 595]] in .308 caliber. It is not the Remington seen earlier, noted by the stock and magazine, and the impressive distance the shot is fired from. It seems Mick uses a .22 to toy with victims but a more serious sniper rifle for hunting victims.
Mick Taylor's long-range sniper rifle seen during the infamous road scene appears to be a [[Tikka 595]] in .308 caliber. It is not the Remington seen earlier, noted by the stock and magazine, and the impressive distance the shot is fired from. It seems Mick uses a .22 to toy with victims but a more serious sniper rifle for hunting victims. Its appearance is quite accurate for the film; Tikkas are popular in Australia, along with Sakos.
 
[[Image:Tikka 595 lh.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Tikka Master M595 LH for left-handed shooters, without magazine - .308 Winchester]]
Its appearance is quite accurate for the film; Tikkas are popular in Australia, along with Sakos.
[[Image:Wolf Creek Mick with the 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mick holds the Tikka.]]
 
[[Image:Tikka 595 lh.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Tikka Master M595 LH for left handed gunmen, no magazine]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek Mick with the 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mick holds the Tikka]]


=Shotguns=
=Shotguns=
==Double Barreled Shotgun==
==Double Barreled Shotgun==
Mick uses a [[Double Barreled Shotgun]] of unknown make and model. It is never seen closely enough to identify.  
Mick also uses a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double Barreled Shotgun]] of unknown make and model. It is never seen closely enough to identify.
[[Image:StevesSBS1960s.jpg|thumb||none|400px|1960's era 12 gauge Stevens shotgun]]
[[Image:StevesSBS1960s.jpg|thumb|none|450px|1960s-era Stevens double barreled shotgun - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek Mick with the shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mick holding the double barreled shotgun]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek Mick with the shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mick holding the double barreled shotgun.]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek Mick shoots shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mick shooting the double barreled shotgun]]
[[Image:Wolf Creek Mick shoots shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mick firing the double barreled shotgun.]]
 
=Handguns=
==Taurus Model 689==
When Liz returns to the torture shed, she comes across what appears to be a stainless steel Taurus revolver equipped with a 6-inch barrel and Pachmayr grips. This gun is probably a [[Taurus Model 689|Model 689]]. Inexperienced with guns, she has difficulty finding the cylinder latch to open the cylinder and then attempts to load the weapon with what appear to be ballistic-tip .308 rifle rounds, and then loads it with the correct shells, probably .38 Specials or .357 Magnums. It can be identified not as a similar-looking Colt revolver by its cylinder latch, which does not match a Colt revolver with a ventilated barrel rim.
 
[[File:TaurusModel689.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Taurus Model 689 with wood grips, not rubber as seen in the film.]]


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Wolf Creek (2005)

Wolf Creek is a 2005 Australian horror thriller film co-written and directed by Greg McLean. The film focuses on three backpackers who find themselves held captive in the Australian outback by Mick Taylor (John Jarratt), a sadistic serial killer. The film's screenplay was based somewhat on the true stories of serial killer Ivan Milat and the murder of Peter Falconio and the assault of his girlfriend Joanne Lees. A feature film sequel was released in 2013, and a television web series premiered on Stan in 2016.


The following weapons were used in the film Wolf Creek:


Rifles

Remington Model 541

Mick Taylor (John Jarratt) carries what appears to be a vintage Remington 541 or 581 rimfire rifle chambered in .22 LR as one of his primary weapons. It is used by Mick to terrorize his victims and later briefly used by Liz Hunter (Cassandra Magrath). Coincidentally, the 541 was discontinued in 1999, when the film takes place. In reality, the actual rifle used by Ivan Milat was a .22-caliber Ruger 10/22.

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Remington Model Five - .22 LR
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"Nothing happens when the bolt's open..."
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"... UH-OH!!" - Mick Taylor (John Jarratt) closes the bolt.
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The Remington in action.
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A nice shot of Mick loading the magazine showing the .22 LR rounds, proving it to be a .22 Remington.
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Liz Hunter (Cassandra Magrath) holds the Remington.

Tikka 595

Mick Taylor's long-range sniper rifle seen during the infamous road scene appears to be a Tikka 595 in .308 caliber. It is not the Remington seen earlier, noted by the stock and magazine, and the impressive distance the shot is fired from. It seems Mick uses a .22 to toy with victims but a more serious sniper rifle for hunting victims. Its appearance is quite accurate for the film; Tikkas are popular in Australia, along with Sakos.

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Tikka Master M595 LH for left-handed shooters, without magazine - .308 Winchester
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Mick holds the Tikka.

Shotguns

Double Barreled Shotgun

Mick also uses a Double Barreled Shotgun of unknown make and model. It is never seen closely enough to identify.

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1960s-era Stevens double barreled shotgun - 12 Gauge
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Mick holding the double barreled shotgun.
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Mick firing the double barreled shotgun.