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Director:

Sam Pillsbury

Writers:

Michael Heath (writer)
Ronald Hugh Morrieson (novel)
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Plot:

The same night as a girl is slain in the woods, the teenagers Sam and Les are robbed of all of their hard earned hens... more | add synopsis

Awards:

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A decent NZ thriller/horror movie more (2 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Jono Smith ... Ned Poindexter (as Jonathan Smith)
Tracy Mann ... Prudence Poindexter
Daniel McLaren ... Les Wilson
John Carradine ... Hubert Salter
Bruce Allpress ... Uncle Athol
Philip Holder ... Ramsbottom
Stephen Taylor ... Herbert Poindexter
Desmond Kelly ... Mr. Poindexter
Anne Flannery ... Mrs. Poindexter
Denise O'Connell ... Angela Potroz
Jonathan Hardy ... Charlie Dabney
Martyn Sanderson ... Ned as Adult (voice)
Greer Robson ... Lynette

Roy Billing ... Mr. Potroz
Sarah Smuts-Kennedy ... Daphne Moran
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Klynham Summer (USA)
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Runtime:

88 min

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:PG


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A decent NZ thriller/horror movie, 27 November 2000
Author: Grapple Man from Tauranga, New Zealand

This film, while very 'NZ' could still hold it's own against many American made films of the same genre. The acting is great and whoever the old man, who was the 'Scarecrow' is, you are a legend! The film portrays a young boy growing up amongst his own problems added with the ever increasing number of bodies, rather well. The cinematography is superb and it will leave NZ locals wondering, "where did they film that? That looks like my house!" The slow tension is added to by an eerie soundtrack of slow, moody strings and the film is under great direction from a New Zealand legend, Sam Pillsbury. For anyone outside of New Zealand, I suggest you see this film. It may not have the cliche' Hollywood effects but the overall package is something superb. A great film! 8/10

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