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High Tension

Original title: Haute tension / Switchblade Romance

“Hearts will bleed.”

2003 · 1 h 31 min
Directed by Alexandre Aja · France · New French Extremity
HorrorThrillerMystery

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Cast

Cécile de France Maïwenn Philippe Nahon Franck Khalfoun Andrei Finti Oana Pellea

Credits

Written by: Alexandre Aja

Plot

Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.

Sinekatalog’s take

High Tension (2003) is a French horror film directed by Alexandre Aja. It stars Cécile de France, Maïwenn and Philippe Nahon. It runs 91 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (84,205 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 41%
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