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Overview

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Director:
Brian De Palma
Writer (WGA):
Brian De Palma (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
7 August 1992 (USA) more
Genre:
Thriller | Horror more
Tagline:
De Mented, De Ranged, De Ceptive, De Palma more
Plot:
Jenny Nix, wife of eminent child psychologist Carter Nix, becomes increasingly concerned about her husband's... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
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User Comments:
A Great Psychological Thriller. A must for de Palma fans. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

John Lithgow ... Carter / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo

Lolita Davidovich ... Jenny

Steven Bauer ... Jack Dante
Frances Sternhagen ... Dr. Lynn Waldheim

Gregg Henry ... Lt. Terri

Tom Bower ... Sgt. Cully
Mel Harris ... Sarah
Teri Austin ... Karen
Gabrielle Carteris ... Nan
Barton Heyman ... Mack
Amanda Pombo ... Amy
Kathleen Callan ... Emma
Ed Hooks ... Coroner
Jim Johnson ... Night clerk

Karen Kahn ... Saleslady
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality, language and terror violence.
Runtime:
91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Filming Locations:
Los Altos, California, USA more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Carter: Hickory dickory dock. Cain has picked his lock. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Making of 'Carlito's Way' (2003) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Morning (from 'Peer Gynt') more

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A Great Psychological Thriller. A must for de Palma fans., 8 November 2006
7/10
Author: Molly Celaschi (carlykristen) from United States

This has a seemingly convoluted plot. Carter (et al., played exceptionally well by John Lithgow) begins to grow strange when he learns that his wife is having an affair with her ex. He becomes more obsessed with their young daughter and a rash of kidnapping/ killings occur. His wife (Lolita Davidovich) must figure out if he is behind the crimes or if his "dead" father, who committed experiments on children to develop multiple personality disorders, is to blame. Whew…

What makes this film interesting, other than the above-stated reasons, is that they give away one of the twists at the very first scene. The audience is already aware that Carter has multiple personalities. What makes it more intriguing is that de Palma tricks the audience with constant flashbacks, dream sequences, and appearances made by "dead" people that are not really dead.

The film starts a tad slow during the first 15 minutes and seems Lifetime Channel worthy. But as the film progresses, it gets trippier and more Hitchcockian (paranoid, obsessive, and voyeuristic with a knock out ending). Oddly enough, this is rated "R", but for very little reason. There is no nudity, minimal sex, minimal violence, and no gore at all. Most of the violence is implied and the tension comes from the suspense built by de Palma, the disturbing subject matter, and dark atmosphere.

There are a few standout scenes that will creep the viewer out. My favorite was the hospital scene. It literally had me sinking into my couch as this thing slowly turns towards me. It scared the bejesus out of me and had me rewinding to catch a glimpse again. Other noteworthy scenes include the interrogation scene where Lithgow weaves in and out of his different personalities and the ending that is incredibly reminiscent of "Dressed to Kill".

Favorite Quote: "Hickory dickory dock. Cain has picked his lock. He did a bad deed and Josh comes to bleed. Hickory dickory dock."

DVD Extras: The barebones from Universal. Only Brief Production Notes and Original Trailer.

Bottom Line: A great psychological thriller. Gorehounds should pass though. A must for de Palma and Hitchcock fans.

Rating: 7/10

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