High Tension
Director: Alexandre Aja
Actors: Cécile de France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon
PlotTwo college friends, Marie and Alex, set out on a peaceful retreat to Alex's family's secluded farmhouse in the French countryside, with the hopes of studying and relaxing. The tranquility is shattered when a mysterious intruder brutally attacks Alex's family in the dead of night. Marie, hiding, witnesses the carnage and realizes that she must evade detection while trying to protect her friend. She faces a relentless predator, whose motives are unclear, and Marie's resilience is put to the ultimate test as she navigates the blood-soaked chaos.
As the night progresses, the killer begins to hunt for the two friends, targeting them amidst the remote rural landscape. Marie musters all her courage and wit to formulate a plan to evade and outsmart the seemingly omnipresent assailant. A deadly cat-and-mouse game ensues, with Marie desperately trying to keep herself and Alex alive. Their hopes of survival narrow as they confront the brutal and unpredictable nature of their attacker, leading them into a heart-pounding struggle for escape.
Writers: Alexandre Aja, Grégory Levasseur
Release Date: 10 Jun 2005
Runtime: 91 min
Rating: R
Country: France
Language: French, English, Italian
Home Video Reviews
'High Tension' delivers scares despite logic flaws; a thrilling, yet mindless, horror choice.
Read our review of High Tension Blu-ray to find out more