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Ozploitation Turns Noir in OZPLOITATION RARITIES VOL. 3, featuring Umbrella's NEW restorations of three lost gems of Australian crime cinema-SCOBIE MALONE (1975), GOODBYE PARADISE (1982), and THE EMPTY BEACH (1985). Newly restored in glorious high definition, these hard-boiled thrillers swap the outback horrors and grindhouse excess of previous volumes for sun-soaked corruption, political intrigue, and down-and-dirty detective work. From Bondi to Brisbane, these gripping neo-noir thrillers paint a uniquely Australian vision of crime and deception. Restored and packed with special features, OZPLOITATION RARITIES VOL. 3 is an essential addition for fans of down-under noir, hard-boiled mystery, and classic Australian cinema. SCOBIE MALONE A long-overlooked piece of 70s Australian crime cinema, SCOBIE MALONE is a stylish blend of murder mystery, political intrigue, and saucy entanglements. Jack Thompson stars as the charming yet tough Sydney detective, whose latest case leads him from poolside patios to the corridors of power. When a woman is found dead at the Sydney Opera House, Malone uncovers a dangerous web of corruption, blackmail, and deception. With a catchy theme song, steamy romance, and a plot packed with twists, this adaptation of Jon Cleary's Helga's Web captures the era's freewheeling energy while delivering a sharp police procedural. Thompson's effortless charisma makes Malone a captivating mix of ladies' man and relentless investigator, navigating a world where secrets are currency and danger lurks beneath Sydney's glittering surface. GOODBYE PARADISE A cult favorite of Australian neo-noir, Goodbye Paradise is a sharp, sunburnt thriller that blends political satire, mystery, and offbeat humor. Ray Barrett stars as Michael Stacey, an ex-cop turned whistle-blower and reluctant private eye, drifting through Queensland with a hangover and a cynical outlook. But
