Home Kills

Went and saw the screening at the Putaruru plaza this evening.

A great story told through dark comedy and heavy themes. The casting, scenery, camerashots and everything in between was so well done I couldn't look away. The story was captivating and seeing the character development really showed all perspectives of the characters and how well written it was. Listening to Haydn and Lanny talk about the project after the screening, you can see the passion and heart that was put into this from all members of crew. If you get the opportunity to see this film take it and take it again. A true New Zealand cinematic masterpiece. This is a must watch.

Went to see this film in Randwick, Sydney. Great evening. Thoroughly enjoyed the film altho as an older person the language wasn't to my taste. It was really hilarious in parts and the NZ scenery was spectacular. I grew up in that countryside so was familiar with the area. The cameraman did a fantastic job. I enjoyed the diversity of the actors and got a surprise when Stefan Denis appeared. Its great to see New Zealand movies like this in the cinema, but be warned there are some gross bits though not in the way you might imagine. The sets were sensational as the film takes you on a tour through the dilapidated country farms of New Zealand. Kiwis will love this, but Australians in the cinema seemed to enjoy it too.

Home Kills is a darkly funny, quietly gripping rural thriller that captures so much of what makes New Zealand storytelling great. The characters feel lived-in and real, the dialogue crackles with understated humour, and the film leans into its Kiwi identity without ever feeling forced. I loved its dry wit, atmospheric setting, and the authenticity of small-town life-equal parts ordinary and unsettling.

I saw this film in our local independent cinema. It's a real shame this didn't reach a wider audience. Films like this deserve to be seen well beyond our borders. Clever, grounded, and surprisingly tense-Home Kills is a gem.

Great film. Didn't see where it was going, so it was a bit of a twist ending. I usually can tell that stuff. Dark stuff also. Filmed really well. I really liked the countryside locations. Beautiful but grim. Didn't recognise the actors but they were all amazing. I especially liked the girl in it. Had a great vulnerability, reminds me I got to watch more stuff from New Zealand. Didn't realise grim stuff could happen in the countryside over there. There was funny bits too. Which was a bit of a surprise also. I thinks it's a definite watch from me. Highly recommend. The trailer didn't do it justice in my opinion.

What a great watch. Mix of black humour and thriller. Made me think of old New Zealand films like Smash Palace, mixed with a bit of Tarantino and a smidge of Peter Jackson. The awesome Waikato rural scenery gave the film an earthy vibe.

Note that the themes are dark and there is quite a lot of swearing.

The story is quick to get started and holds your attention. I was never quite sure what was going to happen next. The characters are very likeable and the acting was very good. The group I went to see it with were buzzing after it which is the sign of a good film. If you get a chance go and see it. It seems like it is at a few film festivals around.