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2008 (UK) morePlot:
Based on Stona Fitch's novel, this is the story of a wealthy US businessman (Behr) whose brutal kidnapping and torture are streamed online as part of an ultra-violent reality TV show. | full synopsisPlot Keywords:
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A unique and fascinating film. more (6 total)Cast
(Credited cast) | Jason Behr | ... | Eliott Gast |
 | Emma Catherwood | ... | Nim |
 | Joe Ferrara | ... | Blackbeard |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Jacques Kerr | ... | Venture Capitalist |
| Helen Mallon | ... | Waitress |
| Toby Marlow | ... | Young Eliott |
 | Sean O'Kane | ... | Mr. Gast |
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Rated R for strong disturbing sequences of torture, violence and language.Parents Guide:
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An American business man is held hostage and tortured for his crimes. His captivity is broadcast on the internet where the public vote on his fate.
If the mention of torture in the synopsis leaves you expecting a variation on Hostel or the Saw series you will no doubt be disappointed. In many ways Senseless is the antithesis of those films which use violence and torture to titillate the audience. Instead it actively engages the viewer, forcing them to question their motivation for watching.
This is a brave and provocative film. It plays out in a white, featureless room with only one flawed character for the viewer to root for, and yet within these restrictive parameters the director has fashioned a tight, terrifying story that sucks you in almost despite yourself and gives you that feeling of desperately wanting to turn away, while being too tied up in the characters and story to stop watching.
Yes, the violence is sickening at times, and in many respects it is totally senseless, but I think that's the point.