Terry Bourke

Australian genre filmmaker extraordinaire, Terry Bourke was born in 1929 in Sydney, Australia and was active in the film industry from the 1960s through the 1970s. Known primarily for his work in the horror and thriller genres, his most notable films include "Lady Stay Dead" and "Night of Fear," both of which failed to garner any significant awards but have nonetheless cultivated a cult following. Bourke's authorial style is characterized by his ability to create suspense and fear with minimal resources, often utilizing the Australian landscape as a menacing character in its own right. Terry Bourke, a man who found beauty in horror and made the outback come alive with fear, truly embodied the survival spirit of Australian cinema.