High Tension

Year: 2003

Actors: Maïwenn, Cécile de France

Duration: 91 min

In the hope of spending a peaceful weekend, French college students and best friends Marie and Alexia head to Alexia's parents' secluded cottage to study. But the girls are unaware that a deranged, sadistic killer prowls the area, slashing innocent victims for his perverse pleasure. And before long, the mysterious murderer breaks into the dark farmhouse in the dead of night, and a brutal massacre ensues. Now, with helpless Alexia as the madman's hostage, Marie finds herself trapped in a sinister cat-and-mouse game, giving her all to save her bruised, blood-covered friend. However, is this the end of the nightmare?—Nick Riganas

Genre: Action   Horror