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Three Teens Blackmail a Serial Killer

Shy high-schooler Mark (Sebastian Gregory) stumbles upon a fresh grave in the woods of his peaceful suburb and spies a 4WD driving away from the scene. Together with friends James (Joshua Payne) and Chasely (Hanna Mangan-Lawrence), they return to the scene to unearth what they imagine is buried cash or drugs. Their bit of fun turns perilous, however, when they uncover a body. The boys realize that their grim discovery could help them exact revenge upon their nemesis Gary Parker (Michael Dorman), so they embark upon a hunt for the identity of the killer (played with frightening realism by Joel Edgerton). Acolytes quickly turns into a sinister tale of deception and betrayal as the three teens find themselves in over their heads, trying to outwit a serial killer as he turns the tables on them and lures them into his violent world. (MA15+)

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	GIVEAWAY (BRISBANE) NOW CLOSED The AFI has 6 double passes to the Brisbane opening night of Acolytes at Palace Barracks on April 16. To win, email AFI by 5pm Friday 10 April with your MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, STATE (QLD ONLY) and ACOLYTES in the subject line. Winners only will be notified by email and added to a guest list. Winners will quote their name and membership number at the door.

	GIVEAWAY (SYDNEY) NOW CLOSED The AFI has 10 double passes to the Sydney opening night of Acolytes at Chauval Paddington on April 30. To win, email AFI by 5pm Friday 10 April with your MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, STATE (NSW ONLY) and ACOLYTES in the subject line. Winners only will be notified by email and added to a guest list. Winners will quote their name and membership number at the door.

	GIVEAWAY (MELBOURNE) NOW CLOSED The AFI has 10 double passes to a Q&A Session of Acolytes at ACMI, on Sat May 2 at 4:30pm. To win, email AFI by 5pm Friday 10 April with your MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, STATE (VIC ONLY) and ACOLYTES in the subject line. Winners only will be notified by email and added to a guest list. Winners will quote their name and membership number at the door.