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Summary: 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.
Runtime: 91 min
Rating: Rated R for graphic bloody killings, terror, sexual content and language. (edited version); Rated NC-17 for strong graphic violence.
Production: Europa Corp.
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Horror, Romance, Crime
Country: France
Languages: English, French, Italian
Home Release Date: Oct 11, 2005
Director Credit
Alexandre Aja Director
Writer Credit
Alexandre Aja Writer
Grégory Levasseur Writer
Principal Cast Credit
Cécile De France Marie
Maïwenn Le Besco Alexia
Cast Credit
Andrei Finti
Bogdan Uritescu Gendarme
Franck Khalfoun Jimmy
Gabriel Spahiu Homme Voiture/Man In Car
Jean-Claude de Goros Police Captain
Marco Claudiu Pascu Tom
Oana Pellea
Philippe Nahon Le Tueur/The Killer
Producer Credit
Alexandre Arcady Producer
Andrei Boncea Executive Producer
Inigo Lezzi Line Producer
Luc Besson Co-Producer
Mehdi Sayah Assistant Producer
Robert Benmussa Producer
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