Cold Creek Manor
Director: Mike Figgis
Actors: Dennis Quaid, Sharon Stone, Stephen Dorff
PlotA family seeking a fresh start moves from New York City to the dilapidated but grand house in the countryside, hoping to escape the chaos of urban life. They purchase the estate at a bargain price and soon discover it was once owned by the unsettling Dale, whose family's tragic history is shrouded in mystery. As the family begins renovating, they uncover abandoned possessions and disturbing photographs that hint at the dark and violent events that transpired within the manor. The once peaceful journey to the rural ideal swiftly deteriorates as they dig deeper into the house's past.
Before long, their lives are infiltrated by Dale, who recently released from prison, reemerges with a disturbing interest in reclaiming his former home. His menacing presence and erratic behavior raise tensions, masking a hidden agenda. As the atmosphere thickens with dread, a battle of wills ensues between the new occupants and the sinister former owner. With their safety in jeopardy, the family must unravel the secrets buried within the house and confront the horror that lies ahead.
Writers: Richard Jefferies
Release Date: 19 Sep 2003
Runtime: 118 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Canada
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Cold Creek Manor' offers a predictable thriller with brooding tension and competent direction but ultimately fails to deliver genuine scares.
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