Chained
Seen it?2012 | 94 min | Horror, Thriller, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, 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 Barbarian or Room, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A serial killer kidnaps a young boy after murdering his mother, then raises him to be his accomplice. After years in captivity, the boy must choose between escaping or following in his captor's bloody footprints.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$78K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 120K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jennifer Lynch
- Vincent D'OnofrioBob
- Eamon FarrenOlder Rabbit
- Evan BirdYounger Rabbit
- Julia OrmondSarah Fittler
- Conor LeslieAngie
- Gina PhilipsMarie Fittler
- Jake WeberBrad Fittler
- Daniel MaslanyYoung Bob
- Michael MaslanyYoung Brad
- Alexander DoerksenColin