Feature2025·100m·6.4

Went Up the Hill

DramaFantasyHorrorRomanceThriller

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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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

Jack Crighton

Curtis' Son

Donogh Rees

Alex

Maria Walker

Ava

Details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Languages: English
Budget: —
Revenue: $40,505
Age rating: —
Quality: 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production: POP FilmCauseway FilmsScreen AustraliaHead Gear FilmsNew Zealand Film CommissionFulcrum Media Finance

Crew

Director

Samuel Van Grinsven

Writers

Samuel Van Grinsven, Jory Anast

Dany Cooper

Editor

Tyson Perkins

Director of Photography

Sherree Phillips

Production Design

Kirsty Cameron

Costume Design

Hanan Townshend

Original Music Composer

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Reviews

Alunauwie

6/26/2026

7.0

*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