Went Up the Hill

Name: Went Up the Hill
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 4

1hr 40m

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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… More Details »

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Release Date:

Aug 15, 2025

Runtime:

1hr 40m

Synopsis

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.

Moviegoers are saying

This New Zealand supernatural drama has audiences deeply divided between those calling it 'unbelievably their jam' for its gorgeous cinematography and emotional devastation, and others left confused by its abstract narrative. The film's stunning monochrome visuals and performances by Dacre Montgomery and Vicky Krieps create a haunting meditation on grief, trauma, and memory that either completely captivates viewers or leaves them scratching their heads.

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Letterboxd User Reviews

3.0

RATINGS 7 FANS

3.0

Sep 5, 2024

I fear they did more than just go up the hill

101 Likes

Genevieve

Sep 5, 2024

you miss your dead wife and i also miss your dead wife (my mom) what if we kissed right now

79 Likes

ezra

Jan 20, 2026

very strange depiction of grief..

72 Likes

joe
Sep 5, 2024

me coming into the movie, forgetting the title: lmao they’re named jack and jill and theyre kinda on a hill

69 Likes

kat

Sep 21, 2025

Cold, dark, bleak, and beautifully depressing, right up my alley. Bonus points because it’s GAY!! Marketed as horror but really more a supernatural drama with a horror edge. Gorgeous stuff: the cinematography alone is five stars. Instantly in my 2025 favourites. Think…

53 Likes

B E R T

Sep 5, 2024

Fellas, is it gay to posess your gay son so you can seduce your gay wife?

48 Likes

Goobular
Jan 22, 2026

I’ll forever hate myself for only seeing this in the cinema once instead of as many times as humanly possible. So unbelievably my jam. It’s gay AF and so cold and miserable and sexy and messed up and spooky, not to mention featuring some of the most beautiful…

39 Likes

B E R T

Sep 5, 2024

dacre playing a character with mommy issues is my favourite genre

39 Likes

Logan

Aug 14, 2025

Jack and Jill are two gays trauma-bonding over the death of a peculiar woman… Jack’s estranged mother and Jill’s wife. As a trippy supernatural element weaves in, they begin to uncover more about her: who she was, and who she wasn’t. Honestly, for the first 20–25 minutes I…

37 Likes

Oney M.

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Sep 10, 2025

Things eventually escalate, the pressure valve of pent-up emotions building and releasing. But it’s a long and demanding ride to get there, full of solemn looks and thousand-yard stares.

Luke Buckmaster

The Guardian

Sep 3, 2025

Solid performances, a clever conceit, and technical over-competence behind the camera bolster what is ultimately a predictable and sometimes unpleasant viewing experience.

Warren Cantrell

The Playlist

Aug 15, 2025

Went Up the Hill doesn’t just explore grief, it expresses it.

Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

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