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The Dead Lands

  • 2014
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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The Dead Lands (2014)
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After his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery, the teenage son of a slain Maori chieftain looks to avenge his father's murder and bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved... Read allAfter his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery, the teenage son of a slain Maori chieftain looks to avenge his father's murder and bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones.After his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery, the teenage son of a slain Maori chieftain looks to avenge his father's murder and bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones.

  • Director
    • Toa Fraser
  • Writer
    • Glenn Standring
  • Stars
    • James Rolleston
    • Lawrence Makoare
    • Te Kohe Tuhaka
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    5.1K
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    • Director
      • Toa Fraser
    • Writer
      • Glenn Standring
    • Stars
      • James Rolleston
      • Lawrence Makoare
      • Te Kohe Tuhaka
    • 30User reviews
    • 98Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations

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    Xavier Horan and Te Kohe Tuhaka in The Dead Lands (2014)
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    Lawrence Makoare, Toa Fraser, Xavier Horan, James Rolleston, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and Raukura Turei at an event for The Dead Lands (2014)
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    Mere Boynton, George Henare, Grant Major, Lawrence Makoare, Don McGlashan, Leon Narbey, Rena Owen, Glenn Standring, Calvin Tuteao, Toa Fraser, Matthew Metcalfe, Thomas Kiwi, Nooroa Poa, Xavier Horan, Siaosi Fonua, Antonio Te Maioha, James Rolleston, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Maria Walker, Stephen Grey, Jeremy Hollis, Matariki Whatarau, Pana Hema Taylor, Rob Kipa-Williams, Raukura Turei, Dan Kircher, Eds Eramiha, Jamus Webster, Bianca Hyslop, Isabella Rakete, Wairangi Koopu, Jeff Ruha, Kani Collier, Te Manahau Morrison, Ria Paki, Taupunakohe Tocker, Tori Marsh, Kimo Houltham, and Ngarino Watt in The Dead Lands (2014)

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    James Rolleston
    James Rolleston
    • Hongi
    Lawrence Makoare
    Lawrence Makoare
    • The Warrior
    Te Kohe Tuhaka
    Te Kohe Tuhaka
    • Wirepa
    Xavier Horan
    Xavier Horan
    • Rangi
    Raukura Turei
    • Mehe
    George Henare
    George Henare
    • Tane
    Rena Owen
    Rena Owen
    • Grandmother
    Pana Hema Taylor
    Pana Hema Taylor
    • Mana
    Calvin Tuteao
    Calvin Tuteao
    • Ka
    Jamus Webster
    • Tahi
    Bianca Hyslop
    • Pipi
    Isabella Rakete
    • Keri
    Matariki Whatarau
    • Tama
    Wairangi Koopu
    • Raupatu
    Jeff Ruha
    • Mere
    Kani Collier
    Kani Collier
    • Papa
    Te Manahau Morrison
    • Priest
    Mere Boynton
    Mere Boynton
    • Turikatuku
    • Director
      • Toa Fraser
    • Writer
      • Glenn Standring
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    • Trivia
      Official submission of New Zealand to the best foreign language film category of the 87th Academy Awards 2015.
    • Goofs
      In reference to the previous statement about an apparent car in the back of shot, the viewer must have been seeing things. What it is is a Kereru (our native wood pigeon) that briefly and with much motion blur flies past the Warrior like a spirit form.
    • Quotes

      The Warrior: I have a blackness that comes upon me - where even the God of War would not venture!

    • Connections
      Spin-off The Dead Lands (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Waiata Atahu
      Written by Te Manahau Morrison

      Performed by Raukura Turei

    User reviews30

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    7/10
    Fascinating and visceral spectacle of a warrior culture
    The Dead Lands offers myriad of tribal warrior codes, brutal combat and near mythical depiction of ancient culture. Though it may set in archaic time, the visual is crisp and portraying the natural landscape with elegance. Clash of flesh and weapon are aplenty, this is not for the viewing of fainthearted as the scenes are surprisingly full of gore and blood.

    Its premise is quiet simple. A boy's clan is attacked by the opposing rival clan led by the ambitious son of their chief. With false pretext and sudden ambush, the clan suffers greatly. The boy then must walk the path of vengeance which leads him to a scared ground and a warrior with dubious past. Acting-wise the film is brash, filled with both honor code and battle cries.

    Casting looks good, the actors physically look intimidating. The old warrior has menacing air as one who has been shouldering heavy burden his entire life. This is an anti-hero story as well as how honor can mean so differently for each person. The characters all have their own salvation to search, but they do so with significantly different paths. Relationship between the boy and the warrior is interesting since both of them barely agree on anything yet still strive for a common goal.

    Fighting is especially well-choreographed. In a few scenes there are mutilations which will make audience cringe, these are honestly rather unexpected. It's nice to see that the film includes a lot of Maori myth and style with motions as well. There's inclusion of mythology for unworldly presence, it's presented dynamically as how the ancient people would see it.

    Unfortunately, the film possesses a couple of flaws. It's very combatant oriented, so some of the philosophical themes might not translate well for broader audience. The film has stumbled in halfway point as the visual gets uncomfortably dark and the pace halts.

    Still, even with several hindrances, The Dead Lands is a great and brazen cultural visit.
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    • Release date
      • October 30, 2014 (New Zealand)
    • Countries of origin
      • New Zealand
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Maori
    • Also known as
      • Ölü Topraklar
    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Day Tripper Films
      • General Film Corporation
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,240
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,327
      • Apr 19, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $906,158
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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