High Tension (2003)
Director
Alexandre Aja
Main cast
Cécile De France; Maïwenn; Philippe Nahon; Franck Khalfoun; Andrei Finti
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Description
French college students, Marie and Alex, go to Alex's farmhouse to study for their exams without distractions. While settling in, a man breaks into the home and brutally murders Alex's family while Marie tries to hide herself. When the killer kidnaps Alex, Marie follows him, attempting to save her friend.
Alexandre Aja
Main cast
Cécile De France; Maïwenn; Philippe Nahon; Franck Khalfoun; Andrei Finti
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Description
French college students, Marie and Alex, go to Alex's farmhouse to study for their exams without distractions. While settling in, a man breaks into the home and brutally murders Alex's family while Marie tries to hide herself. When the killer kidnaps Alex, Marie follows him, attempting to save her friend.
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