Went Up the Hill
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 15, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Van Grinsven
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Van Grinsven, Jory Anast
- Original Score
- Hanan Townshend
- Original Title
- Went Up the Hill
- Country of Origin
- Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $41K
- Production Studios
- POP Film, Causeway Films, Screen Australia, Head Gear Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Fulcrum Media Finance, Metrol Technology
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Van Grinsven
Samuel Van Grinsven, Jory Anast
Hanan Townshend
Tyson Perkins
Dany Cooper
Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings, Vicky Pope, Vicky Krieps, Dacre Montgomery
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Van Grinsven
Director
Samuel Van Grinsven
Writer
Jory Anast
Writer
Kristina Ceyton
Producer
Samantha Jennings
Producer
Vicky Pope
Producer
Dany Cooper
Editor
Tyson Perkins
Director of Photography
Sherree Phillips
Production Design
Kirsty Cameron
Costume Design
Jonathan Hairman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Hanan Townshend
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Went Up the Hill
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What is Went Up the Hill about?
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.
Who directed Went Up the Hill?
Went Up the Hill was directed by Samuel Van Grinsven.
Who stars in Went Up the Hill?
The principal cast of Went Up the Hill includes Dacre Montgomery, Vicky Krieps, Sarah Peirse, Arlo Green, Ally Xue.
When was Went Up the Hill released and how long is it?
Went Up the Hill was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Went Up the Hill make at the box office?
Went Up the Hill grossed $41K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Went Up the Hill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Went Up the Hill was composed by Hanan Townshend.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Went Up the Hill?
Went Up the Hill holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.