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Rating: 7.5 stars

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Netflix maori warriors feud slaughter revenge ancestors spiritualism honor weapons murder double cross

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The Dead Lands (2014)

Directed by Toa Fraser

Action

Overview

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.

Rated R | Length 108 minutes

Actors

James Rolleston | Lawrence Makoare | Te Kohe Tuhaka | Xavier Horan | Raukura Turei | George Henare | Rena Owen | Pana Hema Taylor | Calvin Tuteao | Jamus Webster | Bianca Hyslop | Isabella Rakete | Matariki Whatarua | Wairangi Koopu | Jeff Ruha | Kani Collier | Te Manahau Morrison | Mere Boynton | Maria Walker | Ria Paki | Taupunakohe Tocker | Thomas Kiwi | Tori Marsh | Antonio Te Maioha | Kimo Houltham | Ngarino Watt | Rob Kipa-Williams | Edmund Eramiha | Siaosi Fonua | Stephen Grey | Jeremy Hollis | Nooroa Poa

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

A pretty cool Maori action film that manages to transcend its straightforward nature with an interesting story around honor and revenge. Would have been great to see this in a theater.

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