Drama · Fantasy
Went Up the Hill
Jack ventures to remote New Zealand for the funeral of his estranged mother and meets her widow Jill. But his mother's spirit returns to inhabit each of their bodies, instigating a life-threatening three-way nocturnal dance.
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Top Cast
Dacre Montgomery
Jack / Elizabeth
Vicky Krieps
Jill / Elizabeth
Sarah Peirse
Helen
Arlo Green
Ben
Ally Xue
Veronica
Finlay Grey
Jack, young
Joel Tobeck
Curtis
Ruby Armstrong
Curtis' Daughter
Directed by
Samuel Van Grinsven
Production
POP Film
Causeway Films
Screen Australia
Head Gear Films
New Zealand Film Commission
Metrol TechnologyReviews
Alunauwie
7/106/26/2026
*Went Up The Hill* is a haunting psychological supernatural drama that explores grief, guilt, and the struggle to let go through restrained storytelling and a chilling atmosphere. Strong performances, evocative cinematography, and emotionally driven internal conflicts make the film deeply affecting, although a few narrative inconsistencies and a less satisfying ending slightly weaken its impact. Overall, it is a thoughtful and quietly powerful film that is worth recommending to viewers who appreciate slow-burning stories about loss and healing. by: alunauwie
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