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6.7
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rated 8

As relentlessly nasty as any '80s slasher, Alexandre Aja's horror goes some way to dispelling the adage that they don't make them like they used to...

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Cast & Crew

Alexandre Aja
Director
Philippe Nahon
As The Killer
Gabriel Spahiu
As Man in the car
Maïwenn
As Alexia
Jean-Claude de Goros
As Gendarmerie captain
Franck Khalfoun
As Jimmy

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High Tension is a French horror film directed by Alexandre Aja, released in 2003. The movie follows two best friends, Marie and Alex, who travel to Alex's parents' house in the countryside to study and relax. However, their peaceful getaway turns into a nightmarish experience when a mysterious and brutal killer arrive at the house, murdering Alex's family and kidnapping Alex. Marie, determined to save her friend, embarks on a dangerous and thrilling journey to rescue Alex and uncover the truth behind the killings. The film features a talented cast, including Cécile de France, Maïwenn (who also co-wrote), and Philippe Nahon (who plays the killer). High Tension received positive reviews for its tense atmosphere, gory violence, and unexpected plot twists. It has become a cult classic among horror fans and is considered one of Aja's best works.

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You can stream High Tension on: Amazon Prime Apple TV Sky Store

What movies are similar to High Tension? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as High Tension include Final Destination, The Ruins, Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman, Suburban Nightmare, Shikoku, Cup of My Blood.

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High Tension was released for streaming on February 20, 2004.