#Nathan Magrath

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Fallen Magic Chapter One, The Raven

Here's what I've written so far for my fantasy novel Fallen Magic! I'm trying to finally start writing this story, which has been in my head for years, and I'm really excited to see where it goes. Let me know what you think!

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Nathan huffed noisily as he ran, a few mushrooms nearly flying from the basket in his arms as he took a sharp left turn, then a right, the graveled path crunching underneath his boots. It was a nice day outside, the sky blue and cloudless, and the warmth from the sun melting away the last bits of winter from the ground. It was still cold enough for long sleeve shirts and cloaks to be comfortable, but not nearly as severe as it had been just two weeks prior. Nathan shuddered at the thought of the snowstorm they’d had and instead focused on the task at hand; Delivering mushrooms to Marcy, the local pet shop owner. With the snow gone and the temperature rising, Marcy said a special type of mushroom would begin cropping up in the forests surrounding the town, a mushroom called Ruby Inkling. They were grey in color and leaked red liquid from their caps, which usually gave them a gruesome appearance at first sight. Some people called them Bloody Mushrooms, but Nathan didn’t like that name much. If he were honest, he didn’t like the mushrooms at all; They were slimy, sticky, smelly, and tasted awful no matter how you ate them. Luckily, he wouldn’t be eating them now, though; They were for some of Marcy’s animals. Sliding to a stop Nathan pulled open the door to Marcy’s pet shop and ignored the chime of the bell as he stepped inside, looking around. All he could see were tanks and crates of Feathersnakes, Emerald Crested Geckos, and Golden Spine Rabbits, but no Marcy. 

“Mrs. Marcy? I’ve got your mushrooms!” He yelled out. 

“Nathan? Is that you? Come back here!” Marcy’s voice called out from the back of the shop. Nathan walked past the curtain that separated the front and back and saw Marcy setting up a large tank with pebbles, water, and some stones. There didn’t appear to be an animal inside.

“Nathan, it’s wonderful to see you! Set those down there, I’m about to feed her!” Nathan did as told, placing the basket down on a nearby table with a quirked brow.

“Who’s her?” He asked. Marcy didn’t respond as she took a handful of the Ruby Inklings and dumped them inside the tank before turning and grabbing a wooden box, placing it inside as well. Nothing happened for a moment, and Nathan had a passing thought that maybe Mrs. Marcy had gone mad, but then the box shook, and… something slithered out. It looked like a mix between a large lizard, a cat, and a fox, with golden scales trailing down its back before fading into ruddy fur. It had four legs that were exactly like a lizard except for the fur, each foot ending in large black claws. Its tail snapped back and forth irritably and its yellow eyes with slitted pupils darted around the tank. 

“Isn’t she marvelous? There’s only a few out there like her– A lovely, lovely creature.” Marcy sighed happily. Nathan nodded even though he thought it just looked freaky.

“Uh, it’s very, well… What is it?”

“Oh, dear boy, she is an Eprinian Cave Crawler! I found her in a cave about a mile outside town. It seemed she’d been brought here illegally and then dumped, because she’s a little worse for wear, as you can see.” Nathan could not see, because he had no idea what an Epian Cave Thingy was supposed to look like, but he nodded again. “They eat a lot of things, but they love Ruby Inklings. See?” She gestured to the Cave Crawler, who was swallowing down mushroom after mushroom greedily, its mouth stained red. Nathan winced at the sight. 

“Right, well– I should probably head back out. I’ve still got deliveries to finish.”

“Ah, of course dear. Who’s next, hm?”

Nathan pulled out a small notebook from his pants pocket where a list of names and requested items was written down. Nathan grimaced.

“Alric’s next.” He groaned. Marcy winced, looking sympathetic. 

“Oh, good luck with that, then. He’ll be in a nasty mood.”

“When isn’t he in a nasty mood?” Nathan joked, waving the elderly woman goodbye. Then, tucking his notebook away, Nathan walked up toward Leek Street where the clock shop, and its cantankerous owner, resided. 

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[magicsgalore]

Greetings, fellow traveler!

Welcome to my blog all about my story Fallen Magic– A fantasy book full of strange spells, dangerous enemies, skilled friends, and more! This is a book in progress (I'm working to write it as you read this!) and I'm excited to share what I have so far! I hope you have as much fun reading about Fallen Magic as I'm having writing it!

Below is a summary that gives a little insight into what the book is really about!

-C.A.I

𓈒⠀𓂃⠀⠀˖⠀𓇬⠀˖⠀⠀𓂃⠀𓈒

Nathan has lived a secluded life in Gilamoore, and his mother says he should be grateful; Gilamoore is safe– Until it isn't. When Royalists attack the town, Nathan is thrust into a world of magic that he never knew existed, and is forced to fight in a war he hadn’t known was going on. With the help of unlikely friends Nathan needs to find his mother, learn to control his magic, and help take down the Queen. But something sinister is at work, and things are not as black and white as they appear.

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Fallen Magic Chapter One: Nathan accidentally destroys all of John and Blake’s shit.

While being chased from his home by Royalists, Nathan runs (literally) into John and Blake, two mysterious men who were camping out in the forest. All three make a run for it from the Royalists, and in an effort to escape, jump off of a cliff into a lake. They succeed in getting away, but in the process, all of John and Blake’s supplies are destroyed by the water. Now they’re in the middle of the forest with no supplies, Royalists hunting them down, and no clue where to go.

Now what.

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Blu-ray review: “Wolf Creek” (2005)

“Wolf Creek” (2005) Horror Running Time: 109 minutes Written and directed by: Greg McLean Featuring: Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath, Kestie Morassi and John Jarratt Mick Taylor: “I’m going to do something now they used to do in Vietnam. It’s called making a head on a stick.” Critical Commentary “Wolf Creek”, directed by Greg McLean and released in 2005, is a renowned Australian horror…

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Wolf Creek (2005)

Dir. Greg McLean

Stranded motorists (Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath) fall prey to a murderous bushman (John Jarratt) who offers to fix their vehicle, then takes them captive.

#Wolf Creek #Greg McLean #Nathan Phillips #Cassandra Magrath #John Jarrat #movies #horror #thriller

[jonotheg]

Wolf Creek (2005) review

This is a brutal, nasty Australian horror film about three backpackers who travel into the Outback and encounter difficulties with their car, only to cross paths with a 'helpful' stranger. And that is when their personal hell begins.

Honestly, I expected worse from this movie in my imagination. I thought it would be twice as gory in my head, but it's not as bad as I thought (I thought the same with Scarface (1983) as well.) It's still nasty and violent, despite that. The infamous 'head on a stick' scene is about as bad as it gets, and even then it's not super graphic.

John Jarratt plays villainous Mick Taylor very well. Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath and Kestie Morassi are suitably cast as the three backpacker friends. The hand-held cinematography aids the intensity and brutal, documentary-style feel to this film, in my opinion.

One gripe I do have with the movie is that it states it's based on true events. The characters and situations are fictional, but it is true that the film was loosely inspired by two Australian murderers that targeted backpackers. I'm not sure how to feel about the inspiration.

If you don't like films involving torture, steer clear of this one. But if you like a film that challenges you and that expertly invokes a sense of isolation in a remote area, and depravity of the human condition, then I heartily recommend this.

#filmblr #film review #horror film review

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Sinopse: "Um grupo de jovens viaja até o deserto da Austrália. Eles tentam sair do Parque Nacional, mas o carro não funciona. Quando encontram um homem local, acham que estão salvos, mas logo descobrem que estão nas mãos de um sádico e sangrento psicopata." Dirigido por Greg McLean Escrito por Greg McLean Produzido por David Lightfoot, Greg McLean Estrelando: Nathan Phillips Cassandra Magrath Kestie Morassi John Jarratt Gênero: Terror / Mistério / Thriller País: Austrália Linguagem: Inglês Companhias Produtoras: Film Finance Corporation Australia / South Australian Film Corporation / 403 Productions / True Crime Channel / Mushroom Pictures Distribuído por Roadshow Entertainment 🎞 Tempo de execução do Filme: 1h 35m 📅 Data de lançamento: 3 de fevereiro de 2006 (Brasil) ⚠️ Classificação Indicativa: 🚫 16 Anos 🚫 🟡IMDb: 6,2 / 10 🧑🏻‍💻Eu: ⭐️⭐️ ( 2/5 | 4.7 ) 🍅Rotten Tomatoes: 54% de Aprovação 🍅 Consenso dos Críticos: "Não é sua atração típica de férias, mas deve levantar o ânimo dos devotos do terror, se não de mais ninguém." #wolfcreek #wolfcreek2005 #wolfcreekviagemaoinferno #johnjarratt #gregmclean #Thriller #thrillerpsicologico #serialkillers #terror #suspense #horror #horrormovies #misterio #recomendaciones #recomendado #truecrimechannel #filmfinancecorporationaustralia #roadshowentertainment (em Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnylGnMuomd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“Wolf Creek” (2005) dir. Greg McLean

#wolf creek #movies #greg mclean #john jarratt #cassandra magrath #kestie morassi #nathan philips #my post

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Wolf Creek (Australia, 2005)

#Wolf Creek #horroredit #horror #Cassandra Magrath #Nathan Phillips #Kestie Morassi #John Jarratt #Greg McLean #my gifs #movie gifs

[izzyandlouie]

May 24th, 2019

King Memses Curse

Detective Inspector Jack Robinson ~ Nathan Page

Phryne Fisher ~ Essie Davis

Myrtle Hill ~ Cassandra Magrath

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WOLF CREEK: A New Horror Icon Was Born Twelve Years Ago This Christmas

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WOLF CREEK: A New Horror Icon Was Born Twelve Years Ago This Christmas

Aussie Horror Wolf Creek was released on December 25th, 2005. The film follows two stranded motorists (Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath), who fall prey to a murderous bushman (John Jarratt).

The advertising heavily touted the film as being based on true events. Similar to how The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is known to be inspired by infamous serial killer Ed Gein, the “true story” aspect of Wolf Creek is that the film has elements that are similar to those of two separate murderers, Ivan Millat and Bradley Murdoch, who each killed backpacking tourists in the Australian outback between the years of 1989 and 2001. The similarities to the real-life events seem to end there. The story isn’t about Millat or Murdoch. Instead, we are introduced to fictional killer Mick Taylor for the first time.

Personally, I think the advertising team’s claim that Wolf Creek is based on a true events is quite a stretch. Like Texas Chainsaw, the film is inspired by real-life murders. The “based on true events” statement comes across as a now-standard marketing gimmick, to an otherwise dark, tense, and successful film.

Wolf Creek was directed by Greg McCLeen and stars John Jarratt (Boar), Nathan Phillips (Chernobyl Diaries), Cassandra Macgrath (TV’s Scare Campaign), and Kesti Morassi (Darkness Falls). McCleen and David Lightfoot wrote the screenplay and served as producers. Wolf Creek played at the Sundance and Cannes film festivals before its international release in the fall of 2005 and finally saw a wide release by Dimension Films in US theaters on December 25, 2005. Like many horror films, Wolf Creek received mixed reviews from critics upon its debut. The film currently has a 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Despite receiving widely mixed reviews from critics, Wolf Creek had some powerful names backing it when it was released to movie goers. Quentin Tarantino (Hateful Eight and Death Proof) praised the performance of John Jarratt:

John Jarratt delivers a performance that’s destined to go down as one of the great horror film heavies of the last 25 years.

And frequent Tarantino collaborator, Robert Rodriquez (From Dusk Till Dawn and Planet Terror) said that Wolf Creek

…is as real as horror gets.

Wolf Creek was produced on a budget of 1.38 million and went on to make 27.8 million at the box office, which made it a success for Dimension, who released the film. For decades it has seemed like for every hit horror film that comes out there is a stream of imitators that soon follow, and Wolf Creek was no exception. No doubt due in part to the financial and fan success of Wolf Creek, a string of Australian-set horror movies followed. Rogue (2007), Storm Warning (2007), Black Water (2007), Lake Mungo (2008), and Nature’s Grave aka the Long Weekend remake (2008) are some of the more notable titles and, in my opinion, are all worth checking out.

After Wolf Creek, McCleen wrote and directed the killer crocodile flick Rogue (2007) that proudly displayed “from the director of Wolf Creek” on its marketing. Rogue was praised by critics but failed to be a commercial success like Wolf Creek. McClean then took a break from directing until 2013. No doubt due to its success and large fan following that had only increased as time passed, Wolf Creek was finally followed by a sequel in 2014. The simply titled Wolf Creek 2 was also directed by Greg McLean and stars Ryan Corr (Where the Wild Things Are and Hacksaw Ridge), Phillipe Klaus (Devil’s Dust), Shannon Ashlyn (also of Devil’s Dust), and John Jarret, who reprised his role as Mick Taylor.

Synopsis:

A young man (Ryan Corr) matches wits with a sadistic killer (John Jarratt) who lives in an underground, booby-trapped lair in the Australian outback.

Wolf Creek 2 was distributed by Roadshow Film Distributors in 2014, and, like it’s predecessor, the film was a financial success. McLean went on to direct such horror titles as The Darkness (2016), The Belko Experiment (2017), and Jungle (2017). but he wasn’t done with Wolf Creek and killer Mick Taylor just yet. So it should come as no surprise that the series would live on. In 2016 the franchise saw another return of Mick Taylor, this time instead of a feature film, it was a six part Australian television series. Greg McLean returned to the franchise as showrunner and director, along with Tony Tilse. And, once again, John Jarratt stepped back into the role of Mick Taylor.

Synopsis:

An American family’s Australian vacation takes a tragic turn when sadistic serial killer Mick Taylor targets the tourists. College student Eve is the lone survivor after Taylor attacks the family in the Outback. Determined to avenge the deaths of her parents and younger brother, Eve sets out to hunt down their killer. She vows to bring the perpetrator to justice or die trying. As she goes along on her journey, Eve evolves into an adult and transforms from prey to predator, looking to triumph over her evil adversary. The six-part miniseries is inspired by the 2005 film of the same name.

The second season of Wolf Creek is set to premiere on Australia’s Stan Network this December. Wolf Creek Season One is available on DVD, Bluray, and streaming services. You can check out our coverage of the series here.

It has been twelve years since the initial release of Wolf Creek, and it appears that killer Mick Taylor is a long way from being done. After two successful films and a hit spin-off series, it is obvious that he has staying power. In my opinion, Mick Taylor deserves a spot among the horror franchise heavyweights like Freddy, Jason, and Michael. Similar to the plethora of merchandise that has been inspired by those three, there have even been limited edition action figures and bobbleheads made of Mick Taylor. It is time to add John Jarrett to the list of horror acting icons alongside such recognizable names as Robert Englund, Tobin Bell, Tony Todd, and Kane Hodder.

I can vouch for both Wolf Creek films. If you haven’t seen them, they are well worth checking out. They are dark and gritty rural horror. However, I’m not the biggest TV watcher so I haven’t seen the spin-off show yet. Have you? If so, what did you think? Let us know in the comments below.

#Australian Horror #greg mclean #horror franchise #Horror Icon #john jarratt #mick taylor #rural horror #wolf creek #Wolf Creek 2 #Wolf Creek series

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While traveling to find the two old mages, John, Blake, and Nathan step on magic boobytraps and become stuck in bubbles that shrink the more you move. Blake and Nathan manage to stay calm. John on the other hand…

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Eventually two men show up to see who’d gotten caught in their traps, and our trio discovers that the bubbles were set by none other than the two old mages, Josep and Adler! The old mages set the trio free, but they have questions. Namely: what do these three strangers want?

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Whoops, almost forgot to free the kid!

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[magicsgalore]

Meet the Main Three!

Fallen Magic's main trio– Nathan, John, and Blake. These three stick together as a team for most of the book, and get into plenty of trouble. While they aren't the best team at first, they learn to make things work pretty fast. You learn to get along when your life is on the line!

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1: Nathan Magrath:

2: Johnathan Paien:

3: Blake Yul:

(The photos are from Pinterest and are not my own. Some are edited. I use these pictures as references for what my characters look like!)

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Wolf Creek #MovieReview

Gemma Amor @manylittlewords has a #filmreview for you of the Australian #horrormovie Wolf Creek today on Sci-Fi & Scary

Three backpackers travelling around the Australian outback are taken hostage by a horrifyingly sadistic killer who first poses as a friend. What follows is a struggle to survive, loosely based on a real crime. 

Tagline: Based on true events/ The thrill is in the hunt  Starring:  John Jarratt, Cassandra Magrath, Kestie Morassi, Nathan Philips Released: 2005 |Runtime:  99 mins |

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ROUGHING IT

With camping season in full swing, we decided to highlight a breed of films that are best avoided if you are heading into the wild.

We’re talking about movies that take place on back roads, deep in the woods and in far-flung, sparsely populated locales—the kind of places where opportunities for outdoor activities abound.  

But these are movies… Any protagonist who ventures into an unspoiled location is guaranteed to encounter something a lot more troublesome than pesky mosquitoes and spotty cellphone service.  

Happy Camping!!

Ian and Samantha head to a national park, hoping the bush will give them space for some quiet time together. They arrive at an isolated campsite to find an SUV and a tent – no sign of the occupants.

As night falls and the campers fail to return, Ian and Sam grow increasingly uneasy. The discovery of a distressed child wandering in the woods unleashes a terrifying chain of events that test the young couple to breaking point.

  THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999)

Yes, technically it’s a horror film, but any urbanite camper who ventures out into the woods is going to hear strange noises late at night – and think of this film.

This film combined Hi8 video with B&W 16mm film. The premise is 3 students go into the Maryland woods at night and are never seen again. All that remains is the “found footage” documenting their adventures leading up to their final minutes.

          INTO THE WILD (2007)

Based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who abandoned a traditional post-graduate life and attempted to live independently in the wilds of Alaska. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for anyone who has dreamed chucking it all and returning to nature.

In the end, he tested himself by heading alone into the wilds of the great North, where everything he had seen and learned and felt came to a head in ways he never could have expected.

It’s a sobering reminder to be prepared and humble before venturing into the wilderness; but many campers will also relate to McCandless’ sense of adventure and abandon.

  DELIVERANCE (1972)

Adapted from poet James Dickey’s popular novel, John Boorman’s 1972 movie recounts the grueling psychological and physical journey taken by four city slickers down a river in the backwoods of Georgia. At the request of Iron John-esque Lewis (Burt Reynolds), Ed (Jon Voight), Bobby (Ned Beatty) and Drew (Ronny Cox) agree to canoe down wild, uncharted section of the river before a dam project ruins the region.

After warnings from the locals, and Drew’s ominous “Dueling Banjos” encounter with a mute inbred boy, the four men embark on their trip. On day 2, things take a turn for the worse when Bobby and Ed decide to rest on shore after becoming separated from Lewis and Drew. Two rifle-wielding mountain men (Bill McKinney and Herbert “Cowboy” Coward) emerge from the woods and capture the men. I won’t go into details on what happens next but if you haven’t seen the film — be warned.

Lewis and Drew rescue them, but the attack changes the nature of the journey. As the river gets rougher and rougher, the men come to nightmarish grips with what it means to survive outside the safety net of “civilization.”

         WOLF CREEK (2005)

A dream vacation turns into a nightmare in this taut thriller from Australia. Ben (Nathan Phillips), Lizzie (Cassandra Magrath), and Kristy (Kestie Morassi) are three friends who, after a night of celebratory drinking, hit the road for a trip to Wolf Creek National Park, where they plan to spend a week hiking and surfing. The three friends are happy to be spending time together, especially after Ben makes the happy discovery that Lizzie is as infatuated with him as he is with her.

After a long day hiking, Ben, Lizzie, and Kristy make the unpleasant discovery that their car’s battery is dead, leaving them stuck in the middle of nowhere. Help arrives in the form of Mick (John Jarratt), a burly but good-natured outdoorsman who happens upon them; Mick tells them that he can fix their car, and offers to give them a ride to his place down the road.

Grateful but a bit nervous around the gregarious stranger, Ben, Lizzie, and Kristy offer Mick a wealth of thanks for his help, and give him some money for his troubles before they fall asleep around the campfire. The next morning, the travelers find themselves bound, gagged, drugged, and separated from one another, and they realize Mick is not the good Samaritan they imagined.

      RACE WITH THE DEVIL (1975)

Peter Fonda, Warren Oats, Lara Parker and Loretta Swit star as two couples who go on vacation together and drive their R.V. deep into the Texas hinterlands where they camp out, drink beer and tear up the backroads on their dirt bikes.

Their holiday turns deadly when they accidentally witness a secret ceremony of devil worshippers and a human sacrifice. Their presence is discovered and they barely elude the pursuing coven members.

When they report the incident to the local police, the investigation leads nowhere and the two couples are strongly urged to leave the area. Back on the road again, the vacationers soon realize they are not safe and are being stalked at every stop along their way.

      ROUGHING IT was originally published on FollowTheThread