Killing Ground
Killing Ground

Killing Ground

2017Movie88 minEnglish

A couple's camping trip turns into a frightening ordeal when they stumble across the scene of a horrific crime.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users40%
Director: Damien McRaeGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A remote camping trip in the Australian bush turns into a fight for survival for a young couple when they stumble upon a violent crime. As they desperately try to escape, they become entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with their pursuers.

Critical Reception

Killing Ground received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and effective scares, while some found its plot predictable or its violence gratuitous. It's generally considered a solid entry in the survival horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Effectively builds tension and delivers genuine scares.
  • A brutal and relentless survival horror experience.
  • While at times derivative, it's a competently made thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided opinion, with some appreciating the film's suspense and intensity, while others felt it was too predictable and lacked originality, finding the violence excessive.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the rugged landscapes of New South Wales, Australia, adding to its authentic and isolated atmosphere.

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Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"Can rightfully sit alongside such dark kindred spirits as Wolf Creek and The Long Weekend in the annals of Aussie genre infamy..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2016/8/5/killing-ground.html