High Tension(2003)Haute tension(original title).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 byClaudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil... Synopsis High Tension(2003)Haute tension(original title)
Movie Title: High Tension(2003)Haute tension(original title)
Run Time: 91 min
Rating: 6.8 / 10
Genres: Horror |Mystery |Thriller
Release Date: 10 June 2005 (USA)
Director: Alexandre Aja
Writer: Alexandre Aja,Grégory Levasseur... and other credits
Actor: Cécile De France,Maïwenn,Philippe Nahon
This movie is actually an adaptation of the novel 'Intensity' by Dean Koontz. Koontz's novel, a masterpiece of horror was probably one of the best books I have ever read (and one of the few Koontz novels I actually liked). While I found both the book and the movie to be edge-of-the- seat captivating, the movie bastardizes Koontz's vision at the end, to the point where the story is laughable.
I am all for interpretive endings, and shocking twists, but this ending was so ridiculous and impossible (in terms of continuity) that it ruins the entire movie.
As in the early works of Stephen King, its simply another case of the movie industry taking a great story and completely destroying it's credibility.
If you actually liked this movie, I highly recommend you read the book. You will be ten times more satisfied.
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