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Dirty work in Clayton Jacobson's 'Brothers' Nest' | The Monthly

The story centers on two middle-aged brothers, Jeff and Terry, who return to their dilapidated childhood home in rural Victoria with a cold-blooded objective: to murder their stepfather, Rodger. Their motivation is purely financial; their mother is terminally ill with cancer and has willed the family estate to Rodger, an act the brothers view as a betrayal of their father’s legacy. Brothers' Nest

is a 2018 Australian dark comedy-drama thriller that explores the gritty, uncomfortable reality of a family murder plot gone sideways. Directed by Clayton Jacobson , the film is a stark departure from the lighthearted humor of his 2006 breakout hit Kenny , though it reunites him with his real-life brother and frequent collaborator, Shane Jacobson . Plot Summary Dirty work in Clayton Jacobson's 'Brothers' Nest' |

Jeff, the elder and more domineering brother, has meticulously planned the crime to look like a suicide, using an obsession with checklists and cleaning to ensure no DNA is left behind. As they wait for Rodger’s arrival, the confined space of the family home becomes a pressure cooker, forcing long-buried family secrets and sibling rivalries to the surface. Directed by Clayton Jacobson , the film is

The film is notable for its minimalist approach, taking place almost entirely in a single location over the course of one day and night.