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Haute tension (2003)

NC_17 91 min  -  Horror | Mystery | Thriller  -   10 June 2005 (USA)
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Ratings: 6.8/10 from 31,505 users   Metascore: 42/100 
Reviews: 502 user | 225 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com

Two college friends, Marie and Alexa, encounter loads of trouble (and blood) while on vacation at Alexa's parents' country home when a mysterious killer invades their quiet getaway.

Director:

Alexandre Aja
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Cécile De France ...
Maïwenn ...
Philippe Nahon ...
Le tueur
Franck Khalfoun ...
Jimmy
Andrei Finti Andrei Finti ...
Père Alex
Oana Pellea ...
Mère Alex
Marco Claudiu Pascu Marco Claudiu Pascu ...
Tom
Jean-Claude de Goros Jean-Claude de Goros ...
Capitaine Gendarmerie
Bogdan Uritescu Bogdan Uritescu ...
Gendarme
Gabriel Spahiu ...
Homme voiture
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Storyline

Alexia travels with her friend Marie to spend a couple of days with her family in their farm in the country. They arrive late and they are welcomed by Alexia's father. Late in the night, a sadistic and sick killer breaks into the farmhouse, slaughters Alexia's family--including their dog--and kidnaps Alexia. Marie hides from the criminal and tries to help the hysterical and frightened Alexia, chase the maniac, and disclose his identity in the end. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Friend | Student | Farmhouse | Blood | Chase  | See more »

Taglines:

Hearts will bleed.

Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated NC-17 for strong graphic violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French | English (song lyric) | Italian (only a few words)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Switchblade Romance See more »

Filming Locations:

Bucharest, Romania See more »

Box Office

Budget:

€2,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€94,685 (Spain) (14 November 2004) (120 Screens)

Gross:

$3,681,066 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Alexandre Films, Europa Corp. See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Germany: (DVD version)  | South Korea: (re-cut version)  | USA: (edited version)

Sound Mix:

DTS  | SDDS (US version) | Dolby Digital (US version) | Dolby Digital EX (original version)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The camera used during the car-attack scene got so much fake blood on it during shooting that when it was being used on another film later on fake blood oozed from it during the focusing of a shot. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Alex takes the shard of broken glass from her foot after climbing out of the car at the end of the film, you hear it is made of plastic from the sound it makes as it hits the ground. See more »

Quotes

Le tueur: You drive a woman crazy. You little slut.
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Connections

References Blue Velvet (1986) See more »

Soundtracks

"Pillow Talk"
(Arch Bacon)
Ed. Koka Media / Match Music See more »