Point of View Podcast – Ep. 25: Jonathan King

Twenty years after New Zealand’s sheep turned killer in the acclaimed cult comedy-horror Black Sheep, director Jonathan King is back with Black Sheeps – an even bloodier, funnier sequel bringing some familiar faces and a fresh flock of horrors to the screen. Jonathan and Tom chat this month about the film, releasing in cinemas in NZ on 12 November.

Released in 2006, Black Sheep became a cult favourite with its uniquely New Zealand take on the creature-feature genre, turning one of the country’s most recognisable animals into a bloodthirsty horror icon. Two decades later, Black Sheeps introduces a new generation of characters – and a new flock with an appetite for carnage. 

Film Highlights

• The film had its World Premiere at the prestigious Sitges FIlm Festival in October
• Black Sheeps’ New Zealand Premiere was at the Terror-Fi Film Festival in late October

What to Expect

• Director Jonathan King chats to Tom about everything audiences loved about the original – killer sheep, creature effects, gore and that distinctly Kiwi strain of dark, splattery humour, and the pressure and excitement of making the sequel.
• View Screen – A look at films arriving in New Zealand cinemas in November.
• View Box – Legends on Screen – Iconic filmmakers profiled in November on Rialto Channel.
• British & Irish Film Festival – Add Tom’s list of the 2026 top titles for you to book for the much-loved festival, now making its way around the country.

Speakers

• Tom Augustine – Host (@thaugustine)
• Jonathan King – Director of Black Sheeps – In Cinemas 12 November

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