The Jungle (2013)
An Australian found-footage horror-thriller that plunges two brothers into the heart of the Indonesian jungle — where something ancient and deadly is watching their every move.
The Jungle - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Jungle
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Andrew Traucki
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Thriller, Horror
- Runtime: 1h 24m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 30, 2013 (Australia)
- Production Companies: Mysterious Light, Screen New South Wales
- Production Countries: Australia
The Jungle - Plot
A big cat conservationist and his filmmaker brother travel into the Indonesian jungle to find and document the rare and endangered Javan leopard. As they travel deeper and deeper into the jungle they come to the realisation that they are being stalked by a deadly predator.
The Jungle - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the terror that lurks within the Indonesian wilderness:
A new predator is on the hunt
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The Jungle - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Andrew Traucki
Main Cast
- Rupert Reid
- Agoes Widjaya Soedjarwo
- Igusti Budianthika
- Serena Dean
- Agung Pindha
Writers
- Andrew Traucki
Producers
- Annmaree Bell
- Andrew Traucki
The Jungle - FAQs
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Is The Jungle based on a true story?
The Jungle is not based on a specific true story, but it draws on real-world concerns about the critically endangered Javan leopard. Director Andrew Traucki used the found-footage format to lend the film a documentary-style authenticity, grounding its fictional narrative in genuine ecological stakes.
What is The Jungle (2013) about?
The Jungle follows a big cat conservationist and his filmmaker brother who travel into the Indonesian jungle to document the rare and endangered Javan leopard. As they push deeper into the wilderness, they realize something far more dangerous is tracking them — and the hunter has become the hunted.
Who directed The Jungle (2013)?
The Jungle was directed and written by Andrew Traucki, the Australian filmmaker also known for directing the creature-feature Black Water (2007) and the psychological thriller The Tunnel (2011). Traucki also served as a producer on the film alongside Annmaree Bell.
Who are the main actors in The Jungle?
The main cast of The Jungle includes Rupert Reid as Larry, Agoes Widjaya Soedjarwo as Budi, Igusti Budianthika as Adi, Serena Dean as Jane Black, and Agung Pindha. The small ensemble cast supports the film's intimate, documentary-style found-footage approach.
Is The Jungle a found-footage horror film?
Yes, The Jungle is a found-footage horror film. The story is presented as recovered documentary footage shot by the characters themselves as they venture into the Indonesian jungle. This format intensifies the sense of isolation and dread, making the unseen predator feel genuinely threatening.
When was The Jungle (2013) released?
The Jungle was released on June 30, 2013, in Australia. The film is an Australian production, shot on location in Indonesia, and was produced with support from Screen New South Wales and the production company Mysterious Light.
What are similar films to The Jungle (2013)?
If you enjoyed The Jungle, similar found-footage and survival horror films worth exploring include Cold Ground (2017), The Gallows (2015), The Atticus Institute (2015), The Last Broadcast (1998), and Infliction (2014). All share themes of isolation, dread, and an unseen or relentless threat.
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