{{short description|2015 film directed by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2016}} {{Use Australian English|date=October 2016}} {{more citations needed|date=April 2018}}
{{Infobox film | name = StalkHer | image = Stalkher-theatrical-film-poster-australia.jpg | caption = Original theatrical release poster | director = John Jarratt <br />Kaarin Fairfax | producer = John Jarratt <br />Kristijana Maric | writer = Kristijana Maric | starring = John Jarratt <br />Kaarin Fairfax | music = Mark D'Angelo <br />Craig Jansson | cinematography = Jody Muston | editing = Mat Evans | studio = | distributor = | released = {{Film date|2015|08|27|df=yes}} | runtime = 90 minutes | country = Australia | language = English | budget = | gross = }}
'''''StalkHer''''' is a 2015 Australian romantic comedy thriller film directed by John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax – both also star in the film. It was filmed in Queensland, predominantly on the Gold Coast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-29 |title=Queensland talent to be on show in new feature film |url=https://screenqueensland.com.au/uncategorized/queensland-talent-to-be-on-show-in-new-feature-film/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Screen Queensland |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Plot synopsis==
John Jarratt stars as Jack, who is pushed past the brink of his stalking obsession over Emily (Kaarin Fairfax) when he breaks into her house to take what he wants by force. However, his plans backfire when he wakes up to find himself tied to a chair in her kitchen. For a full night, Jack and Emily engage in a twisted and thrilling courtship of the sexes that leads one to wonder which one of them will survive the night. At the end of the movie, Jack finally gets the upper hand on Emily and strangles her to death.
==Cast== * John Jarratt as Jack * Kaarin Fairfax as Emily * Alan Finney as Mr. Schiller * Robert Coleby as Dr. Jacob Weeks * Charlie Jarratt as Alex
==Reception== On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 33% based on reviews from 6 critics.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stalkher |title=Stalkher (2015) |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=April 1, 2020}}</ref>
Jim Schembri of 3AW gave a positive review, writing "Veteran John Jarratt co-directed this with Kaarin Fairfax, and while they let fly at each other with copious energy, their verbal conflagration could have benefitted from fewer swear words, more jokes and a tighter running time."{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} Erin Free of film magazine ''Filmink'' called the film "a nifty little black comedy bubbling and bristling with surprises and invention."{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}
John Noonan, also from ''Filmink'', gave a negative review, writing "Whilst it doesn't stick its landing when the credits roll, ''Wolf Creek'' fans are perhaps going to get a kick out of seeing Jarratt failing to get the upper hand for a change."{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} Luke Buckmaster of Guardian called it "a marathon of smut, with nothing remotely funny or thrilling about it."{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}
== Soundtrack ==
''StalkHer (Original Soundtrack)'' by various artists was issued on 31 July 2015 via Remote Control Records.<ref name="Spot Alb">{{cite web |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/14P8EVPRo0zSGHjH7V4EiZ |title=''StalkHer (Original Soundtrack)'' |website=Spotify |access-date=21 October 2022 }}</ref> The title track was recorded by Maddy and Memphis Kelly (Kaarin's daughters) and released as the soundtrack's second single.<ref name="Smith">{{cite web | url=http://themusic.com.au/interviews/all/2015/08/28/stalkher-soundtrack-memphis-kelly-michael-smith/ | title=''StalkHer'' Soundtrack Memphis Kelly | author=Smith, Michael | website=theMusic.com.au | date=28 August 2015 | via=National Library of Australia | archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20160324092316/http://themusic.com.au/interviews/all/2015/08/28/stalkher-soundtrack-memphis-kelly-michael-smith/ | archive-date=24 March 2016 | access-date=21 October 2022 }}</ref><ref name="Staff writer">{{cite web | url=http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/10761/20160229-0938/themusic.com.au/video/all/2015/08/04/premiere-maddy-and-memphis-kelly-stalkher-song/index.html | title=Premiere: Maddy & Memphis Kelly – 'StalkHer Song' | author=staff writer | website=theMusic.com.au | date=4 August 2015 | via=National Library of Australia | archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20160229212847/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/10761/20160229-0938/themusic.com.au/video/all/2015/08/04/premiere-maddy-and-memphis-kelly-stalkher-song/index.html | archive-date=1 March 2016 | access-date=21 October 2022 }}</ref>
{{Track listing | headline = ''StalkHer (Original Soundtrack)'' | extra_column = Performer(s)
| title1 = Red Right Hand | writer1 = Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, Thomas Wydler | extra1 = Nick Cave | length1 = 6:11
| title2 = Peach Melba | writer2 = Hadeed Pourshafighi | extra2 = Hadeed Pourshafighi | length2 = 1:25
| title3 = Horror Movie | writer3 = Greg Macainsh | extra3 = Skyhooks | length3 = 3:47
| title4 = Blue Footed Booby | writer4 = Ronald Kocinsky | extra4 = Duke Bannister | length4 = 3:55
| title5 = Karen | writer5 = Robert Forster | extra5 = The Go-Betweens | length5 = 4:08
| title6 = Cosi Fan Tutte (Soave Sia Il Vento) | writer6 = Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lorenzo Da Ponte | extra6 = Australian Opera | length6 = 2:49
| title7 = Black Widow | writer7 = Peter Northcote, John Jarratt, Richard "Ric" Herbert | extra7 = Ric Herbert | length7 = 5:48
| title8 = Mirror Lady | writer8 = Mark D'Angelo, Craig Jansson, Tony Ianiro | extra8 = Mark D'Angelo, Craig Jansson, Tony Ianiro | length8 = 4:12
| title9 = What You Want | writer9 = Dan Sultan, Paul Kelly | extra9 = Vika and Linda and the RocKwiz Orkestra | length9 = 3:35
| title10 = Dogs Are Talking | writer10 = Doc Neeson, Bob Spencer, Richard Brewster, Brent Eccles, James Morley | extra10 = the Angels | length10 = 3:24
| title11 = StalkHer | writer11 = D'Angelo, Jansson, Ianiro | extra11 = Maddy and Memphis Kelly | length11 = 4:04
| title12 = I See Red | writer12 = Tim Finn | extra12 = Split Enz | length12 = 3:15
| title13 = My Man | writer13 = Alexander Gow | extra13 = Sarah Blasko | length13 = 4:08
| title14 = Killer in Me | writer14 = D'Angelo, Jansson, Ianiro | extra14 = John Jarratt | length14 = 3:06
| title15 = She's a Lady | writer15 = Jarratt | extra15 = John Jarratt | length15 = 2:47
| total_length = 56:34
}}
== References == {{Reflist}}
==External links== * ''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3215168/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 StalkHer]'' at Internet Movie Database
Category:Australian romantic comedy films Category:2015 films Category:2015 romantic comedy films Category:Films set in Queensland Category:Films shot in Queensland Category:2015 English-language films Category:2015 Australian films Category:English-language romantic comedy films