Australia, 1993
81m
35mm film, Eastmancolor
Dolby Stereo, English
An Australian comedy science fiction/horror film directed by Philip Brophy.
Plot Summary
The residents of Pebbles Court in Homesville are being secretly experimented upon by Dr Carrera whose new drug had horrific side effects. Those exposed to the drug soon find their bodies literally melting away and the once peaceful suburb is engulfed in violence and anarchy.
Credits
Crew
Director: Philip Brophy
Dumb Films presents in association with Australian Film Commission/Film Victoria
Producers: Rod Bishop, Daniel Scharf
Associate Producer: Lars Michalak
Script: Philip Brophy, Rod Bishop
Short Stories: Philip Brophy
Director of Photography: Ray Argall
Editor: Bill Murphy
Music/Soundtrack Conceptualization: Philip Brophy
Sound Recordist: Gary Wilkins
Costume Designer: Anna Borghesi
Make-up Supervisor: Bob McCarron
Make-up/Hair: Christine Miller
Special Make-up Effects Supervisor: Bob McCarron
Special Effects: Filmtrix, Peter Stubbs, Jeff Little, Kevin Turner, Peter Armstrong, Ian Crockett
Kangaroo Designer/Constructor: Maria Kozic
Production Designer: Maria Kozic
Cast
THE POLICE
Gerard Kennedy (Detective Sam Phillips)
Andrew Daddo (Johnno)
VIMUVILLE
Ian Smith (Dr Carrera)
Regina Gaigalas (Shaan)
NOWHERE
Vincent Gil (Pud)
Neil Foley (Bab)
Anthea Davis (Slab)
Matt Newton (Bronto)
Lesley Baker (Mack)
Amy Grove-Rogers (old woman)
12 PEBBLES COURT
Adrian Wright (Thompson Noble)
Jillian Murray (Angelica Noble)
Ben Geurens (Brandon Noble)
Amanda Douge (Elloise Noble)
11 PEBBLES COURT
Brett Climo (Brian Rand)
Lisa McCune (Cheryl Rand)
10 PEBBLES COURT
Nick Polites (Sal Ciccone)
Maurie Annese (Gino Argento)
9 PEBBLES COURT
William McInnes (Paul Matthews)
Suzi Dougherty (Kate)
MORE POLICE
Bill Young (Willie)
Tommy Dysart (Sergeant)
Stig Wemyss (Jordan)
Matthew Green (forensic cop)
Philip Green (station cop)
Russell Allan (patrol cop #1)
Lance Anderson (patrol cop #2)
VIMUVILLE STAFF
Robert Simper (Ryan)
Parthena (Dimitra)
Matt McLean (Beauville)
Barry Whitnell (Boughman)
ROAD PANTRY
Roberto Micale (attendant)
ROX-FM
Lucinda Cowden (Andrea)
COUNTRY PRACTICE
Graham Dow (doctor)
Tiffany Lamb (secretary)
AIRPORT LOUNGE
Gaby Porras (punk)
Chris Whitmore (punk's boyfriend)
Greg Tingate (accountant)
Rosemary Margan (bag lady)
Dean Meiser (voice of Beauville)
Alternative Titles
Corrosão – Ameaça em Seu Corpo – Brazilian title
References
Periodicals
Shivers no.7 (June 1993) pp.8-10 – illustrated interview with Bob McCarro (Body double by Michael Helms)
Books
Australian Film 1978-1994: A Survey of Theatrical Features compiled and edited by Scott Murray p.390 – illustrated credits, synopsis
