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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.8 / 100
2014·Action / Adventure / History·1h 47m

THE DEAD LANDS

Hongi, a Maori chieftain’s teenage son, must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour 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, Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden “Dead Lands” and forge an uneasy alliance with a mysterious warrior, a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.

Above the Line
Toa Fraser·DirectorGlenn Standring·WriterLeon Narbey·Director of PhotographyDon McGlashan·Original Music ComposerDan Kircher·Editor
Cast
James Rolleston·HongiLawrence Makoare·The WarriorTe Kohe Tuhaka·WirepaXavier Horan·RangiRaukura Turei·MeheGeorge Henare·TaneRena Owen·GrandmotherPana Hema-Taylor·ManaCalvin Tuteao·KaJamus Webster·Tahi
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Toa Fraser·Director
Writing· 1
Glenn Standring·Writer
Camera· 1
Leon Narbey·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dan Kircher·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Don McGlashan·Original Music ComposerGlen Gathard·Foley MixerSven Taits·Sound Re-Recording MixerDerek Trigg·Foley EditorPeter Burgis·Foley ArtistAdam Martin·Sound MixerJack Stew·Foley Artist
Art & Design· 9
Jill Cormack·Art DirectionGrant Major·Production DesignBarbara Darragh·Costume DesignLevonne Scott·Makeup ArtistDavina Lamont·Makeup ArtistLouise Harris·Makeup ArtistPaul Murphy·Set DecorationClaire Rutledge·Makeup ArtistNatasha Lees·Special Effects Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Nick Spicer·Executive ProducerAndrew Boswell·Executive ProducerMatthew Metcalfe·ProducerGlenn Standring·ProducerLiz Mullane·CastingNorman Merry·Co-ProducerTainui Stephens·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 3
Louise Harris·HairstylistSteve McQuillan·Stunt CoordinatorAshlee Fidow·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
73.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Serious, Ancient
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman stand back-to-back, looking over their shoulders towards the viewer. The man is on the right, with dark hair, a beard, and facial tattoos, wea”

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Key Elements
Feathers In HairFacial TattoosFur GarmentFeathered Shoulder Piece
Atmosphere
Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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