The Domestics

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The Domestics

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Released Jun 29, 2018

1h 35m

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Mystery & Thriller

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In a terrifying post-apocalyptic world inhabited by murderous gangs divided into deadly factions, Nina and Mark race desperately across the lawless countryside in search of safety. As one depraved group narrows their search for the couple, they must work together as they are pushed to the breaking point to survive.

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

It's all good grim fun, with a visceral kick.

Aug 9, 2018

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

A whistle-stop tour of wicked creativity with an added serving of dark humour, this Warriors meets Escape From New York thriller ... makes for one hugely entertaining flick.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 9, 2021

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Paul Mount

Starburst

The Domestics doesn't really take us anywhere we haven't gone before, but Nelson tells his lean and blunt story with some style.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 20, 2018

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

It's pure blissful, loony post apocalyptic movie porn and hot damn if I didn't love every single minute of it from beginning to end.

Jul 3, 2018

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

Delivers B-movie jolts and agony without lingering on ugliness, maintaining enough of a ride to get some oxygen into entertainment that typically suffocates on labored nihilism.

Rated: B+

Jul 3, 2018

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Blake Crane

Film Pulse

For lovers of survivalist savagery, dark humor, practical mayhem and other genre goodies, The Domestics is bliss.

Rated: 7.5/10

Jun 23, 2018

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Christian K

A bit stylish, in some gruesome way, but little more effort in writing and coherence would have really helped. Comparing this to The Warriors and Escape from New York, two much better written and paced movies, is unkind

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

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james n

Fun, dark, and kinda funny. the world feals like it has depth, some of the characters are a bit thin, but fleshed out more than they have any right to be, with how little screen time they're given. the action is well done, the final scene is intense, and Nina's arc is great.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Audience Member

Was an entertaining movie. Hoechlin stole the movie. Recommended watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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nick s

A derivitave apocalypse fan film, with all the usual running and fighting against gangs. Not much of a story. If you like that sort of genre it's just another one. The production had some good points... the fight scenes weren't too bad, some of the cinematography was good and the leads were okay.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/21/24

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prawnda s

i don't feel that my time was wasted, and i think everyone here put in a fair bit of effort, but there are much better films. another review says this is derivative of "book of eli". i actually think it's much more influenced by the fallout series. there's combat music that's almost identical to new vegas at times, and starts at the same moments it would during an in game encounter. perhaps there are similarities to book of eli as well, but the stylized salvage gear/decor, the stealth exploration of abandoned buildings, warring gimmicky factions, and store shelves littered with refuse are clearly inspired by fallout. i guess there's no working cars in most fallout games, but there aren't any in book of eli either. perhaps some of the more outlandish gear is inspired by borderlands. anyways, most of the film feels a bit borrowed and vague. it's not exactly bad or good, but perhaps you will enjoy it if you like post apocalyptic stuff. fair warning that some characters act in completely irrational ways that would risk their survival, but it's not so flagrant as some other similar films i've seen.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/24/24

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Stoner J

It’s very ‘Book Of Eli’ish They copied A LOT from the Book of Eli, in setting and all the getups the gangs wear, but for me, Eli was a lot better. This one did have some great action scenes for sure though

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/20/24

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Synopsis

In a terrifying post-apocalyptic world inhabited by murderous gangs divided into deadly factions, Nina and Mark race desperately across the lawless countryside in search of safety. As one depraved group narrows their search for the couple, they must work together as they are pushed to the breaking point to survive.

Director: Mike P. Nelson
Producer: Shannon Gaulding, Gianni Nunnari
Screenwriter: Mike P. Nelson, Wenonah Wilms
Distributor: Orion Classics
Production Co: Hollywood Gang
Rating: R (Strong Bloody Violence|Language Throughout)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 29, 2018
Runtime: 1h 35m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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