Donald Pleasence's remarkable performance and the film in general.

I've waxed lyrical about Pleasence's performance in this before and it truly is quite unforgettable. I'd go as far to say it's one of the greatest acting feats I've seen, period. Doc Trydon is such a multi-layered character and Pleasence essays his quirks - the alternations between moments of highfalutin philosophising and binge-drinking and hunting- so naturally and convincingly, he renders the character ever so interesting. 'Wake in Fright' is just so hypnotic. The first time I saw it, whilst viewing it, I found it interesting but a bit off-putting. However, upon reflection, I realised it was quite fascinating and swore to watch it again. A year later, having re-watched it, it's very clear to me that this is perhaps the leading Australian New Wave/Ozploitation picture. It paints this portrait of a dusty, somewhat anarchic outback town rife in blithe boozing and recklessness and has a staggering, unflinching power in the way it portrays this sense of the inescapable - of being confined to a town and a way of life- of being changed and influenced and moulded. Very, very memorable.

"I never feel so much myself as when I'm in a hot bath". - Sylvia Plath