Preservation(2003)

Preservation is an Australian Gothic horror film that blends dark comedy with erotic elements in unexpected ways. Set in the 19th century, the film follows Daphne, a taxidermist played by Jacqueline McKenzie, as she navigates a world where the macabre and the sensual collide. Part of a wave of government-funded Australian features, Preservation combines period atmosphere with genre-bending storytelling that refuses easy categorization. The film's offbeat tone and unconventional approach to horror make it a distinctive entry in contemporary Australian cinema, offering audiences something deliberately strange and deliberately crafted.