Top 10 Sci-Fi Films Set in Australia

Description: The sequel to the original Mad Max, this film is set in a post-apocalyptic Australia where Max helps a community of survivors fend off a gang of marauders.

Fact: The film was shot in the Australian outback, particularly in Broken Hill, New South Wales, which provided the perfect desolate setting.

Description: Continuing the saga, Max encounters a tribe of children in the Australian desert, leading to a confrontation with the ruthless ruler of Bartertown.

Fact: The film's setting was inspired by the Australian outback, and scenes were shot in Coober Pedy, known for its opal mines.

Description: Although a New Zealand film, its themes of isolation and post-apocalyptic survival resonate with the Australian setting, making it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film's premise of a scientist waking up to find himself alone in the world was inspired by the Australian outback's vast emptiness.

Description: While not exclusively set in Australia, the Matrix series features scenes filmed in Sydney, making it a part of this unique collection. The film explores a dystopian future where reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated reality called "the Matrix."

Fact: The opening scene was filmed at the Martin Place train station in Sydney. Also, the Wachowskis chose Sydney for its futuristic skyline which fit the movie's aesthetic.

Description: This film, while not set in Australia, was inspired by the Australian outback's harsh environment. It features a group of survivors on an alien planet with three suns, where darkness brings out deadly creatures.

Fact: The film's setting was influenced by the director's experience in the Australian outback, which he likened to an alien landscape.

Description: Set in a future where a plague has turned most of humanity into vampires, this film uses the Australian setting to explore themes of survival and societal collapse.

Fact: The film was shot in Australia, with Melbourne standing in for a futuristic city where vampires rule.

Description: Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, this film captures the essence of the Australian outback with its desolate, barren landscapes. It follows Max Rockatansky as he helps a group of women escape from a tyrannical ruler.

Fact: Although filmed in Namibia, the story and setting are deeply rooted in the Australian desert, reflecting the original Mad Max films' locations.

Description: Based on the popular Australian novel, this film follows a group of teenagers who return from a camping trip to find their country invaded, leading them to fight back.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations across Australia, capturing the essence of the Australian landscape.

Description: Set in a near-future Australia, this film explores themes of survival and retribution in a world where society has collapsed. It's a gritty, slow-paced journey through the desolate Australian landscape.

Fact: The film was shot in South Australia, providing an authentic backdrop to the story's setting.

Description: This Australian film, while not strictly sci-fi, features a bizarre town where car accidents are orchestrated for profit, blending elements of dystopia and dark comedy.

Fact: The film was shot in the small town of Sofala, New South Wales, which provided a unique backdrop for its eerie setting.