Greg McLean Dark Axis comic book announced

WOLF Creek director Greg McLean has turned to comics for the release of his next project Dark Axis.

Described by Mclean as ``Saving Private Ryan mashed with Evil Dead 2’’ the comic series presents an alternate World War II history in which a battle-hardened veteran stumbles across a deserted German facility occupied by something lurking in the dark.

A release date is expected to be announced soon.

Meanwhile, production for Wolf Creek 2 appears in full swing after reports that the sequel to the international hit has been funded.

The sequel was one of more than a dozen projects announced by Screen Australia's Ruth Harley at the Melbourne International Film Festival last month, shock till you drop reports.

The original 2005 film was made for about $1.1 million but earned $27.8 million at the worldwide box office.

The sequel will include the return of John Jarratt as the psychotic outback killer Mick Taylor.

According to IMDB the film is scheduled for release in 2013.

Source: shocktillyoudrop.com