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Hongi (James Rolleston) - a Maori chieftain’s teenage son - must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains, led by Wirepa (Te Kohe Tuhaka), Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the mysterious "Warrior" (Lawrence Makoare), a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.
Directed by TOA FRASER
Produced by MATTHEW METCALFE
Producer GLENN STANDRING
Written by GLENN STANDRING
Co-Producers NORMAN MERRY
TAINUI STEPHENS
Executive Producer PETER HAMPDEN
Director of Photography LEON NARBEY NZCS
Editor DAN KIRCHER
Production Designer GRANT MAJOR
Line Producer CATHERINE MADIGAN
Composer DON McGLASHAN
 
Hongi JAMES ROLLESTON
The Warrior LAWRENCE MAKOARE
Wirepa TE KOHE TUHAKA
Rangi XAVIER HORAN
Mehe RAUKURA TUREI
Tane GEORGE HENARE
Grandmother RENA OWEN
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"A powerful and gripping tale of revenge set against a dark and haunted landscape of pre colonial New Zealand. The action is breathtaking, the performances compelling. This one of the best films to come out of New Zealand in a long time. Don't miss it!” - Peter Jackson
“A BLAST, and one that delivers an unexpected emotional wallop along with gore, thrills and spectacular scenery. IT’S THE CRAZY, GORY, GLEEFUL MARTIAL-ARTS MOVIE YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED.”” – Andrew O’Hehir, Salon
“REMARKABLE - A DAZZLING ACTION-ADVENTURE. It introduces a new martial art form to the screen, in fight scenes staged in breath-taking acrobatics.” – Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter
“A VIRTUAL CANDY STORE FOR MARTIAL ARTS FANATICS.” – Jeremy Kirk, First Showing
"THE MOST THRILLING AND UNIQUE ACTION MOVIE OF 2015" – Matt Carter, Movie Pilot
“THE FIRST KICK-ASS MAORI MARTIAL ARTS MOVIE.” – Dangerous Minds
“THE FIGHT SCENES ARE GRIPPING AND NOT QUITE LIKE ANYTHING THE FILM WORLD HAS SEEN BEFORE. The Maori martial art, Mau Rakau, Is the true breakout star of the action-heavy flick.” – Sarah Kurchak, Consequence of Sound
“AS VIOLENT AND FIERCE AS THEY COME. THIS ACTION THRILLER CAUGHT ME COMPLETELY BY SURPRISE. A highly focused thriller with fantastic fight choreography and even some unexpectedly powerful moments.” – Chase Gifford, Nerdlocker
“RELENTLESS AND BRACING.” – Bilge Ebiri, New York
“AN AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENT. Both epic and intimate—a memorable, rewarding experience.” Jason Gorber, Twitch
“AN EXCITING ADVENTURE. A brutal, brawling revenge tale.” – Jordan Hoffman, NY Daily News
"Gorgeous and action-focused” – Dennis Harvey – Variety
"THE MOST THRILLING AND UNIQUE ACTION MOVIE OF 2015" – Matt Carter, Movie Pilot
“Compelling characters, riveting performances, and dynamic action sequences, built around the traditional Maori martial art Mau rakau, which looks kind of like capoeira being bludgeoned to death.” – Montreal Gazette
"A powerful and primal coming of age story that's an absolute
adrenaline rush, The Dead Lands is far more than just a great action
movie -- it's great cinema". – James Cameron
“**** FASCINATING. EYE-POPPING ACTION. An exotic action epic.” – Scott Weinberg, Nerdist
“A FERAL ACTION EPIC.” – Aaron Hillis, Village Voice
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