Hounds of Love (film)
A teenager must survive a couple's violent captivity in suburban Perth.
Hounds of Love is a 2016 Australian crime thriller film that marked the feature directorial debut of writer-director Ben Young. The story centers on a married couple who kidnap and terrorize a young woman in the suburbs of Perth. The film premiered at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival, where Ashleigh Cummings received the Fedeora Award for Best Actress.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Ben Young
- Producer
- Melissa Kelly
- Starring
- Emma Booth
- Ashleigh Cummings
- Stephen Curry
- Music
- Dan Luscombe
- Cinematography
- Michael McDermott
- Editing
- Merlin Eden
- Distributor
- Label Distribution
- Gunpowder & Sky
- Arrow Films
- UFO
- Country
- Australia
Facts from the source article.
Plot
Vicki Maloney, a teenager struggling with her parents' recent separation, spends the weekend at her mother's house. After a heated argument, she sneaks out to a party and is lured into the car of John and Evelyn White. Held captive at their house, Vicki is subjected to violence and domination. Realizing escape is impossible, she tries to drive a wedge between the couple by exploiting Evelyn's desire to see her absent children, but John's hold over Evelyn is too strong, and her efforts only fuel Evelyn's will to see her die. Vicki's mother Maggie enlists the help of her estranged husband Trevor and Vicki's boyfriend Jason. When Maggie's search leads her to John and Evelyn's street, she calls out for her daughter. Hearing her, Vicki forces Evelyn to realize she must break free from John to see her children again. As John attempts to strangle Vicki, Evelyn stabs him to death. Vicki escapes past the knife-wielding Evelyn, and Maggie sees the bloodied Vicki in her rear-view mirror, reuniting with her daughter.
Reception
The film received a limited theatrical release in June 2017 and was met with critical praise. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an 88% approval rating based on 98 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10. The critical consensus describes it as a smartly constructed psychological thriller with strong performances. On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 73 out of 100, indicating generally favorable reviews. Critics praised the psychological component of the horror and technical aspects such as cinematography and direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Hounds of Love (film)?
Hounds of Love stars Emma Booth, Ashleigh Cummings and Stephen Curry.
Who composed the music for Hounds of Love (film)?
The music for Hounds of Love was composed by Dan Luscombe.
How long is Hounds of Love (film)?
Hounds of Love has a running time of 108 minutes.
Who distributed Hounds of Love (film)?
Hounds of Love was distributed by Label Distribution, Gunpowder & Sky, Arrow Films and UFO.
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