Greg McLean, writer-director of the hit Aussie shocker Wolf Creek, returns with another visceral journey into Australia's heart of darkness that, like its predecessor, would be unlikely to do the country's tourist board any favours in terms of attracting visitors, as the beautifully shot scenery proves a setting for hidden horrors. The difference this time is the predator is not man but beast, in the form of one of nature's perfect killing machines – a very large, very territorial saltwater crocodile.

American travel writer Pete McKell (Vartan) arrives in a small town in Australia's Northern Territory hoping to write a piece on the area's growing tourist industry. Having lost his luggage en route, he joins a party of tourists on a tidal river cruise boat captained by young, attractive tour guide, Kate Ryan (Mitchell). Shortly after departure their idyllic journey upriver to take in the local wildlife and scenery is temporarily interrupted by the arrival of Kate's drunken ex-boyfriend and his mate in their speedboat, both of whom seem intent on harassing Kate and her passengers. Proving chivalry is not dead, Pete and another member of the group manage to embarrass the interlopers into leaving. The rest of the trip proves to be relatively uneventful until, just as they are about to head back to the landing, the group spots a flare in the sky a couple of miles up river. Against the wishes of several of those on board, Kate makes the decision to respond to the distress signal and pilots the boat further upstream. Arriving at the scene, they discover a capsized boat but no survivors. Suddenly, their own vessel is rammed from below the water causing irreparable damage and forcing them to abandon the sinking wreck for the refuge of a tiny, mud bank island in the middle of the river. As the sun begins to set and the tide starts to rise, Kate, Pete and the others realise to their horror that they are being stalked by a monstrous crocodile with an insatiable appetite.

Described by Australia's Urban Cinefile as "a ripper of a thriller" and Cinefantastique as "an enjoyable horror fright fest that is cathartic rather than traumatizing," Rogue is a hugely enjoyable and suspenseful monster movie in the tradition of Jaws, Alligator, Piranha and Lake Placid, rising above above the standards of the average creature feature thanks to its stellar cast, unusually strong characterisation, outstanding cinematography by the late, award-winning Director of Photography, Will Gibson (Macbeth; Wolf Creek) and a disturbingly convincing crocodile.

Rogue will be released on UK DVD and Blu-ray by Icon Home Entertainment on 5th October 2009 at the RRP of £15.99 for the DVD and £19.99 for the Blu-ray. Special Features include:

• Audio commentary by writer-director-producer Greg McLean;
• The Making of Rogue featurette;
• Welcome To The Territory – a gallery of mini documentaries;
• The Real Rogue.