Series Classification: PG (Parental Guidance - contains references to abusive and violent behaviour) | Find the series here
THE MAN OUTSIDE: WHEN THE LAW IS ILL-EQUIPPED TO PROTECT YOU, WHO WILL?
A young woman's life turns into a nightmare when she realises her ex-boyfriend is stalking her. As his actions grow increasingly menacing, she turns to the police, only to discover that Aotearoa's legal system is ill-equipped to protect her due to the lack of anti-stalking laws. Left with no official support, she and her flatmates are thrust into a harrowing, real-life thriller, where they must rely on each other to confront a threat that grows more dangerous with every passing day.
The Man Outside is inspired by the experience of stalking that happened to a friend of the filmmakers. The UK, the US, and Australia all have explicit stalking laws. New Zealand does not. The Man Outside is a creative and powerful film that uses a blend of reenactments and suspenseful thriller elements to bring to life the fear and trauma experienced by stalking victims, using a surprising reveal to highlight the pressing need for legal reform.
Credits:
Dir: Liv MyClymont | Prod: Jessica Todd
Exec. Producers: Juliette Veber & Julia Parnell
Photo: Notable Pictures / Frances Carter
Photo: Follower Films Ltd.
NZ Film Commission Photo: NZ Film Commission
Te Māngai Pāho Photo: Te Māngai Pāho
NZ On Air Photo: NZ On Air
