The Cost

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The Cost

R

2023

1h 48m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

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6 Reviews

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Set over a gripping 48 hours, THE COST tells the story of two ordinary men David (Jordan Fraser-Trumble) and Aaron (Damon Hunter) who abduct a newly released felon Troy (Kevin Dee) who committed a horrific crime years before. Intent on delivering their own brutal form of justice, David and Aaron come face-to-face with the man who destroyed their lives. But will they succeed in their violent quest for justice -- or will the true cost of vengeance prove too high?

David Stratton

The Australian

The Cost, a low budget Australian revenge thriller directed by Matthew Holmes, would be more effective if it were less brutal.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 6, 2023

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Simon Foster

Screen-Space

This superbly acted, compellingly staged study in vigilante psychology will be too grey-shaded for some, who may interpret the narrative trajectory as a pro-argument for personal justice; others [will] will lap up scenes of brutal payback.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 22, 2023

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

An outstanding small-scale thriller that grabs you by the throat from the get-go and never lets go, tightening its grip as a seemingly straightforward situation gets ever more complicated...Performances throughout are totally convincing.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 13, 2023

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Lisa Nystrom

FILMINK (Australia)

Unsettling, brutal, and provocative …

Rated: 15/20

Oct 10, 2023

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

The fact that the film looks and feels so natural makes it one of the best crime thrillers of the year.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 8, 2023

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Andrew F. Peirce

The Curb

The Cost [is] an unnerving, white-knuckle thriller that pulses with a palpable dread that will leave you shaking.

Oct 3, 2023

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Ben W

I wanted to like it , good story line however wasn’t a fan of acting far from superb Simon foster . Script could be better with less obvious lines . Found it predictably boring , didn’t believe the actors. Far from a thriller I’m surprised at the tomatoes meter and audience rating Could have been a good movie Are critics paid ? David Stratton review was close

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Joshua H

What a great film! Its a shame this didn't get the main stream attention it should've. I'm starting to enjoy Australian films of late. Well done to the whole crew and cast.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Laurie S

It's all too realistic. When I drive I never check the petrol gauge until it's on empty in the hope I am left stranded... What is it with these directors who do this? All drivers check their gauges and top up at least when the needle is on a quarter of a tank. Dicks! This film is about as believable as a kangaroo running a BBQ.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/24/24

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Hayley C

Brilliant from start to finish, great Aussie thriller

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/24

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Brad M

Wow what a film, from start to finish it has you glued to the screen wondering what will happen next, a gripping story of a well planned revenge in honour of a loved one. Damon Hunter played an amazing role of a heartbroken brother that nailed the role in this film. I must admit without giving too much away I thought I could pick how the film was going to end but the twist in the last 10 minutes (paddock scene) had me thinking wow I never seen that coming. I would recommend watching when you have no distractions so you can truly enjoy this film from start to finish and the amazing details that has gone into making this film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/07/24

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Vincent D

Brilliant Aussie film, one of the best I’ve seen in ages. Gripping film, had me guessing from the get go. Well written, brilliantly directed and acted. Question is, what would you do??

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/04/24

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Set over a gripping 48 hours, THE COST tells the story of two ordinary men David (Jordan Fraser-Trumble) and Aaron (Damon Hunter) who abduct a newly released felon Troy (Kevin Dee) who committed a horrific crime years before. Intent on delivering their own brutal form of justice, David and Aaron come face-to-face with the man who destroyed their lives. But will they succeed in their violent quest for justice -- or will the true cost of vengeance prove too high?

Director: Matthew Holmes
Producer: Michael Agar, Russell Cunningham, Matthew Holmes, Blake Northfield, Kurt Royan
Screenwriter: Matthew Holmes, Gregory Moss
Production Co: Bronte Pictures, RLC Motion Picture Entertainment, Two Tone Pictures, La Rosa Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Crime
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 48m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)