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The Kill Hole

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 32m
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4.4/10
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Billy Zane, Tory Kittles, and Chadwick Boseman in The Kill Hole (2012)
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The shadow of war follows a troubled Iraq War vet as he is forced to pursue one of his own into the Pacific Northwest wilderness to finally confront a war crime that has haunted them both.The shadow of war follows a troubled Iraq War vet as he is forced to pursue one of his own into the Pacific Northwest wilderness to finally confront a war crime that has haunted them both.The shadow of war follows a troubled Iraq War vet as he is forced to pursue one of his own into the Pacific Northwest wilderness to finally confront a war crime that has haunted them both.

  • Director
    • Mischa Webley
  • Writer
    • Mischa Webley
  • Stars
    • Chadwick Boseman
    • Tory Kittles
    • Billy Zane
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    627
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    • Director
      • Mischa Webley
    • Writer
      • Mischa Webley
    • Stars
      • Chadwick Boseman
      • Tory Kittles
      • Billy Zane
    • 14User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
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    Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman
    • Lt. Samuel Drake
    Tory Kittles
    Tory Kittles
    • Sgt. Devon Carter
    Billy Zane
    Billy Zane
    • Marshall
    Peter Greene
    Peter Greene
    • Peter Krebbs
    Dennis Adkins
    • Hull
    Ted Rooney
    Ted Rooney
    • James
    Victoria Blake
    • Carol
    Haley Talbot
    Haley Talbot
    • Trashy Woman
    Casey McFeron
    • Business Man
    Robert Projansky
    • Cabbie #1
    Jake Street
    • Young Goon
    Thomas Gleicher
    • Boss
    Brian Siefkes
    • Clean Cut Vet
    David Short
    • Cabbie #2
    Jerry L. Buxbaum
    • Older Goon
    Susan Funk
    • Waitress #1
    Steve Turner
    • Gas Attendant
    Jonny Gillette
    • Bellhop
    • Director
      • Mischa Webley
    • Writer
      • Mischa Webley
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    6Stormycinder

    Deserves much better rating - rings true

    This movie doesn't deserve the very low ratings some have given it, but I think the title may have led them to believe they were in for an action war movie. Most of those that were disappointed seemed to feel it needed more bullets or something. It's not that kind of movie. This is a character and psychological driven movie and it is extremely well acted. The painful and difficult struggles of the characters upon their return to civilian life range true, making this movie definitely worthy of my (and your) viewing time.
    7matthewssilverhammer

    This is a dirt-poor-man's Taxi Driver.

    Not in content, style, skill, or soul, mind you; just in more surface-y ways. A war vet who drives a taxi deals with extreme PTSD while overbearing narration blankets much of the film. Still, despite some uncomfortably bad moments that you may expect from this kind of ultra-low-budget thriller, there's way more intrigue and dramatic weight than one might expect, especially when focused on the plight and consequences of the all-too-real forgotten servicemen.
    8paul_ferrante

    thoughtful drama with very good acting

    Couldn't disagree with more with reviewer chiefs3182 or a couple of the supposed pro reviewers. I thought the movie was very good and thought provoking. I guess that some people aren't happy unless a movie is all action and explosions, this isn't that. One of the so-called pros criticized the movie for having an overly serious tone. The story was about 2 Iraq war vets with PTSD being pitted against each other by "Agency" types, not a lot of room for humor there. That fool probably thinks that Roger Moore was the best James Bond too. Anyway, it is a little known film worth seeing and I have no problem recommending it. at a time when Hollywood is being criticized for lack of parts for black actors, this was a good vehicle with very good performances by 2. I hope to see them again in some other serious work.
    10ellagantevents

    Wow so true today

    The entire time I was watching this movie I though it was just shot in the last year or so. Still relevant today. And the topics were discussed in a very philosophical manner in the movie that you could not deny it's relevance in today's society. If we don't stop and take a look at what we are doing we will just continue to repeat the same atrocities. Like Spike LEE Said - " Wake Up" . Be woke América!!
    6Lebowskidoo

    Chadwick's First Starring Movie Role

    An unexciting and poorly structured action movie, with very little action, mostly just exposition scenes. It does have an anti-war stance that I agree with. Luckily, it has Chadwick Boseman in it to keep you interested, he delivers a great performance, much better than the movie he's in.

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      Sgt. Devon Carter: The thing that separates us men from beasts ain't intelligence, it's our lack of humility.

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      Chadwick Boseman plays a War Vet in this film. He later depicts a different one in "Da 5 Bloods" his second to last performance ever.

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2013 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kill Zone
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • Alternate Ending Studios
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      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
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