About this title

Storyline

On June 20th, 1994, five members of the Bain family were found dead in their Dunedin home. Robin, Margaret, Arawa, Laniet and Stephen were all killed leaving a single member of the family alive, eldest son, David Bain. The atrocity captured the nation, and it remains one of New Zealand's most controversial cases. This dramatised version tells the story of each of the family members in the months leading up to their deaths.

Country: New Zealand

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: November 1, 2020

Also Known As: The Bain Family Murders, Black Hands

Genres

Company Credits

Production Co: Television New Zealand (TVNZ)

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2020 | 5 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

APRA Screen Music Award 2021

Winner

APRA Screen Music Award

Best Original Music in a Series

Best Contribution to a Soundtrack 2021

Nominee

Best Contribution to a Soundtrack

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