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Well that wasn't what I was expecting .. It was much better. The actors did a great job. When you think about the title 'Home Kills', the movie was produced tastefully, including the F and C words. The Kiwi humor runs riot throughout the movie. And legal controversy is right there in your face. The story line, without giving anything away, I would say the writter was thinking 100% outside the box to bring the movie to fruition. Filmed in the Mighty Waikato utilising old farmland scenery in the Maungatautari area, among other familiar landmarks to the locals. Overall.. a job well done and congratulations to all involved.

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.

Great flick, loved the pacing. Had me both leaning in on the edge of my seat and having to look away. The beautiful NZ landscape as a canvas for an increasingly morbid story with each new twist ramping up the tension. Lots of layers with the son and the dad, husband and wife, two brothers, an aspiring and lovable yet inept cop, and you aren't quite sure who to root for. One of the best high quality on budget NZ cinema I have seen.

For such an absurd premise, the movie makes it believable and doesn't trivialise it through slapstick. Humour comes in the natural NZ perspective rather than forced and unrealistic pratfalls. You are thinking "I can't believe he is doing that", not "there is no way he would do that". You are with the characters every step of the way, as much as you want to run away.

Well done. More please.

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.

A surprising and humourous downwards spiral of events that determines the fate of two brothers, set in picturesque New Zealand. If you rate films that are unpredicatble and have credible (!) twists, then give that one a go for sure. Apparently this is a low budget production, but it reminded me of Tarantino/ Coen brothers both in terms of story line (humour, absurdities, tension, goriness, the director showing up in the cast) and realisation. The actor playing main character is doing an amazing job, able to show a number of different sides to him in a very credible way. There were some fabulous camera skill moments, too.

A darkly original plot in the best New Zealand film for years. Before I retired, I reviewed movies during the heydays of videotape for the local paper. After having seen so many movies it's great to see an original storyline inhabited by credible characters. The actors' low key delivery combines with the cinematography that captures the unique New Zealand scenery - some places familiar where I grew up. Effective dialogue, scripting and editing show cases a film that engrosses the viewer as the plot unfolds with a twist. Like the Paris Olympics results this film punches above its weight. A Gold medal goes to Home Kills.

I see this at the pictures in Tauranga as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival.

Fantastic movie, top notch indeed i was laughing and gripped with fear at the same time a real roller coaster of emotions.

I remember seeing Stefan Dennis as Paul Robinson in Neighbours when i was a Kid he was my favorite character in Neighbours and in this movie he was amazing so cold, menacing and calculating a real stand out along with all the cast. Mark reminded me of my mate a real Munter!!!!

If you are lucky to get the chance to watch you should go and see it , not to be missed highly recommended.

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.

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.

Watched as part of the NZ International Film Festival, and thought it was fantastic - witty and clever and unexpectedly funny at times combined with suspense and drama. A bit of everything really, hard to put it into one genre or box. Beautifully shot with very good acting, and the scenery was stunning. The story stays with you afterwards, you get so invested in the characters. The dynamic between the brothers was brilliant. I'm definitely keen to see it again as it's such a cool movie, like nothing else I've seen. Enjoyed it way more than Barbie - in contrast, Home Kills keeps you guessing, genuinely smart writing and script.

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.

I loved this movie, and found it thoroughly engaging from start to finish. I usually don't watch movies if they are more than about 90 minutes long, but for this one I was glad I made an exception. As others here have said, the two main actors do a great job/are totally believable; at least to me, an Australian guy. Maybe many of the subtleties of this movie will be lost on viewers who are not from 'Noo Zulland' or Australia ... but maybe not. GREAT MOVIE, and another to come out of New Zealand proving that you do not need to spend 'big bucks' to make one. Huge ups to the two main actors (the two brothers in the movie), and the director. Excellent stuff. Make more movies you guys, please.