Kill – Movie Review
First Reaction – Kill is a tense thriller.
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ABC Film Challenge – Horror – K
Director: Rodger Griffiths
Writer: Rodger Griffiths, Robert Drummond (Screenplay)
Cast
- Brian Vernel (Dunkirk)
- Daniel Portman (Games of Thrones)
- Paul Higgins (Victoria & Abdul)
- James Harkness (Darkest Hour)
- Joanne Thomson (Mank)
Plot: Three brothers return to the remote woodland where they killed their abusive father only to discover his shallow grave is now empty, forcing them to question one another’s loyalty with devastating consequences as fear and paranoia set in.
Runtime: 1 Hour 34 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Kill starts when three brothers John (Vernel), Henry (Portman) and Vince (Ross) kill their abusive stepfather Don (Higgins). They make it look like a hunting accident and bury the body. However, when they return home, they discover he still has something they need.
When they return to the shallow grave, they discover the body has gone. The three question each other and paranoia begins to set in. They try to figure out what happened before their crime was exposed, but can they trust each other?
Verdict on Kill
Recap
The movie follows three brothers who have lived with the abuse of their stepfather for too long. They decide to kill him but when they return to the shallow grave the body has gone. It leaves them to search the woods, where they start to lose their minds understanding what happened.
Best Parts
The movie creates a world where three brothers have faced and dealt with abuse for too long. It shows their plan to get it sorted after it went too far and reflects what others might think about being in the same situation. The paranoia created shows the strain on the brothers as they try to understand what is happening.
Worst Parts
The movie makes some strange decisions, which can feel out of place at times. It also doesn’t hit the horror levels it wants to.
Final Thoughts –Kill is a tense thriller with a serious subject.
