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Cast & Crew

Paul Schrader
Director
Gus Van Sant
As Dr. Campbell
Lindsay Lohan
As Tara
Philip Pavel
As Erik
Sandra Rosko
As Bar Patron (uncredited)
Amanda Brooks
As Gina

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The Canyons is a 2013 American erotic thriller film directed by Paul Schrader and written by Bret Easton Ellis. The film stars Lindsay Lohan, James Deen,and Gus Van Sant. The movie is set in Los Angeles and follows the story of a wealthy young film producer named Christian who becomes obsessed with the idea that his girlfriend Tara is cheating on him with his lead actor Ryan. Christian's obsession leads him down a dark path of violence, sex, and manipulation as he tries to control Tara and maintain his grip on reality. The film explores themes of obsession, control, and the dark side of human nature.

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You can stream The Canyons on: Mubi The Criterion Channel Apple TV

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Canyons include Shutter Island, Unthinkable, The Imitation Game, The Accountant, The Skin I Live In, Prisoners.

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The Canyons was released in theaters on August 2, 2013.