Brothers' Nest
On a cold morning in country Victoria, two brothers arrive at the family home intent on murdering their step-father Roger (Kim Gyngell). Terry (Shane Jacobson) and Jeff (Clayton Jacobson)'s motive is simple, killing their step-dad will render their dying Mother (Lynette Curran's) plan to change her will in his favor, redundant. The staged suicide has been meticulously planned but there is one thing the boys didn't take into account, spending an entire day together.
Old grudges, different worldviews and a general troubled history will pit these two brothers against each other. Brothers Nest is the very blackest of comedies about family, loyalty, and murdercos after all blood is thicker than water. The two brothers have either overestimated their luck or underestimated the old man's will to live. Anyway, as a rule, just don't start what you can't finish, and don't forget about Murphy's law.
Critic Reviews:
- " Boasting a fantastic score by Richard Pleasance and his Pleasantville band, the film takes some time to build up, but the writing is effective, pointing out to a tough, unrelenting, and intense final part. " – Filipe Freitas
- " There's much to enjoy in this darkly comic update of Cain and Abel. " – Karl Quinn
- " A slow build gives way to a fiery conclusion as Brother's Nest proves a slow burn thriller must-see. " – Aaron Peterson