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The Kill Hole

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
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
    630
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    • Director
      • Mischa Webley
    • Writer
      • Mischa Webley
    • Stars
      • Chadwick Boseman
      • Tory Kittles
      • Billy Zane
    • 15User 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
    • 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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    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.
    8Tri-State_Skater

    Flowed Well

    I watched this in 2013. Chadwick Boseman had just become famous for being in 42.

    The film flows well, and while you can tell the budget was small, they made a good film.

    The clothing the characters wore was arranged extremely well. I know this is a small thing, but when Chadwick's character is in his apartment everything from his shorts, to the type of socks he wore, made the scene whole.

    At times the film could be a normal buddy movie, and it's nice to watch, which makes the sinister aspect even deeper. We can all relate to the crazy people more than we'd like to think.

    For us ladies the film balances showing how handsome both the men are, while making a serious film.
    7LeonLouisRicci

    Quiet Under-Seen & Unappreciated B-Movie About Returning War Vets

    Understated and Quiet Story About War Veterans with a Residue of Unspeakable Acts Committed During the Fog of War. This Low-Budget and Under-Appreciated Movie Looks Great and the Acting with Believable Performances is Above Average in this B-Movie.

    Maybe it's the Lack of Action that Disappoints Viewers that Expected this to be All Glitzy with Guns Ablaze and the Violence Visceral. But that isn't the Intent of this Personal Vision of Vets with Guilt and Coping Mechanisms Elusive.

    It is a Good Story and this is a Misunderstood Movie that is Way Better than its Reputation and Critical Dismissal. The Mountain Scenes are Stylish and Sprawling and the Two-Man Confrontation is Done with Dignity and is a Respectful Take on Psychically "Wounded Warriors".

    The Inclusion of Real Life Military Types in a Tell All Support Group was a Risky Effort but it Works as a Back Story and the Front Story of Soldiers Returning from The Front is Done with Some Style but Never is it Pretentious, Just Prescient.

    Overall, an Under-Seen, Underrated Small Film from a Debut Director that Manages to Make it All Work. Definitely Recommended for Thinkers and Action Fans Should Look Elsewhere for That Thing.
    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.
    7AJ4F

    Good scenery, interesting plot and atmosphere

    This is no masterwork but it has a unique atmosphere and decent acting. It just wasn't as "fast paced" as many viewers tend to demand. Pity, it asks you to think! The introspective soundtrack also helps with that.

    At least one IMDB reviewer seems to have not fully watched the film, claiming there's no action (as if it was mandatory anyhow) and calling PNW wilderness "the jungle" (wrong latitude).

    Anything that celebrates mountain country, for better or worse, has my vote. Location info just says the Portland area and I'm wondering which mountains are shown. One certainly looks like Mt. Hood.

    The main flaws were some logistically unexplained scenes and other minor details. Definitely worth watching if you like the basic elements.

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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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      • 1h 32m(92 min)
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