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High Tension (2003)

“Hearts will bleed.”

6.8/10 · 1,490 votes 1h 31m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#63 of 156 films from 2003 #896 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alexandre Aja · Written by Grégory Levasseur, Alexandre Aja

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Overview

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.

Cast

Cécile de Franceas Marie
Maïwennas Alexia
Philippe Nahonas The Killer
Andrei Fintias Alex' Father
Oana Pelleaas Alex' Mother
Marco Claudiu Pascuas Tom
Franck Khalfounas Jimmy
Jean-Claude de Gorosas Gendarmerie Captain
Bogdan Uritescuas Gendarme
Gabriel Spahiuas Man in the Car

Facts

Release dateJune 18, 2003
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) — shorter as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
Original titleHaute Tension
LanguageFR
Budget$2,500,000
Box office$6,291,958 (2.5× budget)
IMDbtt0338095

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Questions

How long is High Tension?
High Tension runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is High Tension worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,490 votes, which places it #63 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 60%) and #896 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed High Tension?
High Tension was directed by Alexandre Aja. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Oxygen (2021), The Hills Have Eyes (2006), Horns (2013).
Who stars in High Tension?
Cécile de France as Marie; Maïwenn as Alexia; Philippe Nahon as The Killer; Andrei Finti as Alex' Father; Oana Pellea as Alex' Mother; Marco Claudiu Pascu as Tom.
What is High Tension rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for High Tension?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/96356.

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