“Rippy” Movie Review: A Killer Kangaroo Horror with Humor Down Under

Rippy wastes no time plunging viewers into its urban legend-steeped tale, kicking off with a blood-splattered camping tent and atmospheric growls. This eerie start makes it clear something sinister lurks in the Australian outback. It primes us for a unique blend of horror and dark humor.

Plot Twists and Horror Tropes

Lean in for some laughs at horror movie clichés—Rippy sprinkles in playful nods to genre stereotypes. The plot kicks off when a chemical-tainted billabong brings about the “Red” kangaroo terrorizing a small town. Maddie, comes with a tainted backstory that hints at a brush with this beastly kangaroo somewhere in her past.

Maddie is the town’s unsung hero, but her origins remain shrouded. She once narrowly escaped the monstrous marsupial, thanks to her father. As town meetings commence over the strange killings, the list of suspects grows, while the kangaroo’s presence prowls mostly off-screen—its growls and grunts more like a Jurassic Park monster than an Aussie menace. But we like it non the less.

Australian Slang and CGI-Crafted Carnage

The film’s Aussie flavor is on point, with slang galore, and locals like “Schmitty,” the town drunk, who loudly warns of a “zombie kangaroo.” Expect CGI, but the low-budget effects blend well with pulpy, over-the-top blood splatters flung right at the camera. The costuming and setting add to a late-80s vibe, though every Aussie pub-goer would agree: leather jackets and tight jeans are timeless.

Comparing “Rippy” Movie with Other Creature Features

For horror fans, this new Australian horror movie scores high on fun. It doesn’t try to be as intense as Boar but surpasses Prey and The Flood. Here, it’s all about the thrill and novelty of a killer kangaroo rather than a serious dive into what a zombified roo could wreak.

Memorable Quotes and Unforgettable Moments

Standout lines like, “Don’t you kill my girl, you big red bastard!” sum up the film’s humor and chaotic energy. Despite some “creative” first-aid scenes, Rippy makes for pure enjoyment—a horror with heart and humor.

Rippy aka The Red is rated

3.75 I’d watch it again out of 5

Bonus Content: The Cartoon Prequel – Rippy and JJ’s Adventures

Don’t miss the hilarious 6-episode cartoon prequel on Mother of Movies’ TikTok, where the star of The Red and the legendary John Jarratt add extra layers of comic backstory to the “big red bastard” himself. Here’s one to get you started. See first hand how a killer kangaroo got the part.

@motherofmovies Rippy is the star of RED Rippy & JJ's Adventures shows how Rippy prepared for his up coming #horrormovie ##johnjarratt##red##aussiehorror##movietok ♬ original sound – Mother of Movies