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Dying Breed (2008)

R · 2008-04-26 · 1h 32m · EN
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Some species are better off dead.

An extinct species, the Tasmanian tiger. A long-forgotten legend, “The Pieman” aka Alexander Pearce, who was hanged for cannibalism in 1824. Both had a desperate need to survive; both could have living descendants within the Tasmanian bush. Four hikers venture deep into isolated territory to find one of these legends, but which one will they come upon first?

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Jody DwyerDirector

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Leigh WhannellLeigh WhannellMattBille BrownBille BrownHarvey / RowanNathan PhillipsNathan PhillipsJackMirrah FoulkesMirrah FoulkesNinaMelanie VallejoMelanie VallejoRebeccaPeter DockerPeter DockerAlexander PierceElaine HudsonElaine HudsonEthelBrendan DonoghueBrendan DonoghueGarethSally McDonaldSally McDonaldRuthBoris BrkicBoris BrkicSgt. SymonsSheridan HarveySheridan HarveyKatieReg EvansReg EvansAlfred

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MurderGoreWildernessForestPhotographerSisterBloodCult filmCannibalTasmaniaAmputationBear trapTasmanian tigerThylacine

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Genre affinityThriller · HorrorTheme affinityMurder · Gore · WildernessDirector preference1179698Actor preference139574 · 339034 · 346351Country preferenceAuDecade preference2000

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What is Dying Breed about?

An extinct species, the Tasmanian tiger. A long-forgotten legend, “The Pieman” aka Alexander Pearce, who was hanged for cannibalism in 1824. Both had a desperate need to survive; both could have living descendants within the Tasmanian bush. Four hikers venture deep into isolated territory to find one of these legends, but which one will they come upon first?

How long is Dying Breed?

Dying Breed has a runtime of 92 minutes.