The Killing Field
| Company type | Television movie |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Sarah Smith, Michaeley O'Brien |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Samantha Lang (director), Bill Hughes (producer), Sarah Smith (producer), Rebecca Gibney (co-producer), Julie McGauran (executive producer) |
| Products | Television movie |
The Killing Field is a mystery-drama-thriller television movie from Australia that aired on the Seven Network. The series was developed by Sarah Smith and Michaeley O'Brien, with direction by Samantha Lang and a script authored by Smith and O'Brien. Production responsibilities were managed by Bill Hughes and Sarah Smith, while Rebecca Gibney took on co-producing duties and Julie McGauran fulfilled the role of executive producer. The cast includes Rebecca Gibney, Chloe Boreham, Liam McIntyre, and Peter O'Brien. This film later inspired the spin-off series Winter, which debuted in February 2015.
Plot
In the quiet community of Mingara, the disappearance of a young girl prompts an extensive search effort involving both law enforcement and locals. The situation escalates when five bodies are uncovered in shallow graves, leading to the involvement of a specialised homicide unit from the city to oversee the case.
Cast
- Rebecca Gibney as Detective Sergeant Eve Winter
- Chloe Boreham as Constable Bridget Anderson
- Liam McIntyre as Detective Dan Wild
- Peter O'Brien as Inspector Lachlan McKenzie
- Darren Gilshenan as Brian Fleet
Production
The concept was created by Sarah Smith of Cornerstone Pictures alongside Michaeley O'Brien, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Direction was handled by Samantha Lang. Production leadership included Bill Hughes representing Seven and Sarah Smith for Cornerstone Pictures, with Rebecca Gibney acting as co-producer. Executive production was overseen by Julie McGauran. Filming occurred in November 2013, primarily in Gulgong, New South Wales, with additional office scenes shot in Sydney. Casting director Greg Apps secured principal roles for Rebecca Gibney, Peter O'Brien, Chloe Boreham, and Liam McIntyre to portray members of the investigative team.
Release
The movie made its debut on the Seven Network on 4 May 2014, drawing an overnight audience of 1.166 million viewers and reaching a total consolidated viewership of 1.405 million.