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High Tension (2003)
Haute tension (original title)

18 91 min  -  Horror | Mystery | Thriller  -   10 June 2005 (USA)
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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

Writers:

Alexandre Aja, Grégory Levasseur

Stars:

Cécile De France, Maïwenn and Philippe Nahon
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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

Official Sites:

Lions Gate Entertainment [United States] | Add/edit official sites  »

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 only studio filming done was shooting the scenes between Marie and Alexia inside the killer's truck. The studio itself was merely a garage. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: When Alexa introduces Marie to her father in the kitchen. See more »

Quotes

[repeated line]
Marie: I won't let anyone come between us any more.
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Connections

Referenced in Broken Hearts (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Runaway Girl"
by U. Roy
(U. Beckford / T. Robinson)
Excerpt from the album Dread in Babylon
1975 by EMI Virgin Music Ltd.
By permission from Editions EMI Virgin Music Publishing France
All rights reserved worldwide
(p) 1975 Virgin Records Ltd
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