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Killing Ground

2017Movie1 h 28 minR

MysteryThriller
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic595.5Rotten Tomatoes73%46%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent mystery movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

A remote campsite. An abandoned tent. A romantic getaway to die for.

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

Feels like

  • Home Invasion
  • Violent Crime
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Australian Setting
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Disturbing Realism
  • Tense and Unsettling
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Damien Power
Written by
Damien Power
Produced by
Lisa Shaunessy, Joe Weatherstone
Music by
Leah Curtis

Everyone

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Facts

August 24, 2017 · 1 h 28 min · R

Released
August 24, 2017
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Bound and Gagged, Chekhov's Gun +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Bound and Gagged
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Deadly Road Trip
  • The Determinator
  • Right-Hand Attack Dog
  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • Wham Line
  • Mama Bear
  • He-Man Woman Hater

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Killing Ground?"

Questions about Killing Ground

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Killing Ground?

PhiloAMC+ShudderSundance NowIFC Films UnlimitedTubi TV

In the United States, Killing Ground streams on Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Killing Ground worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 59). Critics rate it higher (66 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Will Killing Ground scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Killing Ground?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Killing Ground use?

Bittersweet EndingBound and GaggedChekhov's GunChekhov's SkillDamsel in DistressDeadly Road TripThe DeterminatorRight-Hand Attack DogHoist by His Own PetardWham LineMama BearHe-Man Woman Haterand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Bound and Gagged, and Chekhov's Gun.