Chained
Director: Jennifer Lynch
Actors: Vincent D'Onofrio, Eamon Farren, Evan Bird
PlotA young boy named Tim and his mother are abducted by a serial killer named Bob after a day at the movies. Bob, a hulking taxi cab driver with a twisted ideology, brutally murders Tim's mother while keeping Tim as a prisoner in his secluded home. Stripped of his identity, Tim is renamed "Rabbit" and subjected to constant psychological and physical abuse. Bob forces Rabbit to follow strict house rules and assist in his violent rituals, instilling a reign of terror over the small boy. Over time, Bob's twisted behavior reveals the complexities of his own disturbed psyche, while Rabbit's attempts at escape repeatedly fail, solidifying the tormenting control Bob has over him.
As the years pass, Rabbit grows into a teenager under the oppressive captivity of Bob. Despite the near-total control, Rabbit starts searching for ways to undermine Bob's authority or flee his dire situation. The dynamic between the captor and captive shifts as Rabbit grapples with both fear and the instinct for survival. Bob, sensing Rabbit's growing resistance, tightens his grip, further blurring the lines of predator and prey. With the morbid routine of violence becoming all too familiar, Rabbit is forced to make grave decisions that will determine the rest of his life if he ever hopes to break free from Bob's horrifying grasp.
Writers: Damian O'Donnell, Jennifer Lynch
Release Date: 18 Jul 2013
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: R
Country: Canada
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Chained' delivers a compelling dual character study, anchored by Vincent D'Onofrio's exceptional performance and reliable Blu-ray audio/video quality.
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