Housebound

Housebound - 2014

Kitchen Sink Films - 107/111 min.

DVD UPC/EAN #037117034659(US); 9397911504293(AU & NZ); 9397911504293(AU & NZ); 4048317370696(DE)
Blu-ray UPC/EAN # 037117039517(US); 9397911504286(AU & NZ); 4048317470693(DE)

Cast: Morgana O'Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru, Ross Harper, Cameron Rhodes, Ryan Lampp, Mick Innes, Bruce Hopkins, Wallace Chapman, Ian Mune.
Crew: Screenplay: Gerard Johnstone; Director of Photography: Simon Riera; Editor: Gerard Johnstone; Original Music: Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper; Production Designer: Jane Bucknell; Costume Designer: Lissy Mayer; Makeup Artist: Jacinta Driver; Visual Effects Supervisor: Matt Westbrooke; Sound Design & Mix: Shane Taipari; Producer: Luke Sharpe; Director: Gerard Johnstone.

Kylie is forced to return to the house she grew up in when the court places her on home detention. Her punishment is made all the more unbearable by the fact she has to live there with her mother - a well-intentioned blabbermouth who's convinced that the house is haunted. Kylie dismisses Miriam's superstitions, however when she too hears unsettling whispers & strange bumps in the night, she begins to wonder whether she's inherited her mother's imagination, or if the house is in fact possessed. A horror story this may be called but this is not a ghost story. I suspect that folks looking for a Peter Jackson style "horror comedy" will be disappointed - I found it a bit weak as either a comedy or a horror film. It has its tense moments, but little that will make you scream or even jump. I would call this a murder mystery with comedic elements.

Censor Rating: MA 15 - Review Rating: B-

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Starting 18 November 2014, NTSC R1 dvds and 1080p Region A Blu-ray's can be purchased from US sources, DVD for $10-15 and Blu-ray for about $20. It is presented in its original 2.35:1 format with a DD 5.1 English language track on the DVD and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 English language track on the Blu-ray. There are optional English subtitles. Extras include: an audio commentary track hosted by producers Luke Sharpe and Ant Timpson plus the director, Gerard Johnstone; three short deleted segments ; the film's trailer and four other unrelated trailers(which are front loaded).

Starting 03 December 2014, a PAL R4 dvd and Region B 1080i Blu-ray was released in New Zealand and Australia, both selling for about $30nz or $25au.
Starting 13 January 2015, NTSC R1 dvd and Region A Blu-ray versions became available in Canada, selling for about $20ca.
Starting 11 February 2015, a PAL Region 4 DVD($30-35au) and a Region B 1080i Blu-ray($35-40au) is available in Australia.
Starting 24 March 2015, DVD and Blu-ray versions became available in Germany, selling for under 20eur. It has optional German subtitles.

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2014 - Toronto After Dark Film Festival - Best Horror Film, Best Comedy, Best Ensemble Cast

2014 - Neuchatel International Fantasy Film Festival - Narcisse Award for Best Picture

2014 - Fright Meter Awards - Best Supporting Actress (Rima Te Wiata)

2014 - The Mile High Horror Film Festival (Denver) - Best Feature.

2014 - New Zealand Film Awards - 'The Moas' - Best Cinematography (Simon Riera)





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