High Tension
Seen it?2003 | 91 min | Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Grindhouse, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$14 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 166K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexandre Aja
- Cécile de FranceMarie
- MaïwennAlexia
- Philippe NahonThe Killer
- Andrei FintiAlex' Father
- Oana PelleaAlex' Mother
- Marco Claudiu PascuTom
- Franck KhalfounJimmy
- Jean-Claude de GorosGendarmerie Captain
- Bogdan UritescuGendarme
- Gabriel SpahiuMan in the Car