The Locals

Lore & Background

The Locals was directed by Greg Page and features a cast including Kate Elliott as Kelly, Dwayne Cameron as Paul, Paul Glover as Martin, John Barker as Grant, and Aidee Walker as Lisa. The plot centers on two best friends, Grant and Paul, who hit the road for a weekend of surfing, booze, and girls. As night falls, they take a shortcut and meet Lisa and Kelly, who invite them to a party, leading to a game of cat and mouse that takes them into the heartland of evil.

Reader's Guide

The Locals is a 2003 New Zealand horror film directed by Greg Page. It is notable for its modest box-office performance following negative reviews. The soundtrack was compiled by Page and released on Festival Mushroom Records, featuring tracks from eight bands for whom Page had directed music videos, as well as three Hamilton bands that inspired him while writing the film. The film's cast includes Kate Elliott, Dwayne Cameron, Paul Glover, John Barker, and Aidee Walker. Its legacy is limited, primarily remembered as a minor entry in New Zealand horror cinema.

Did You Know?

• The film's soundtrack was compiled by director Greg Page and released on Festival Mushroom Records.
• The soundtrack includes tracks by eight bands Page had directed music videos for.
• Three artists on the soundtrack—Inspector Moog, Rumpus Room, and Mobile Stud Unit—were Hamilton bands that inspired Page when writing the film.
• The film stars Kate Elliott as Kelly.