HIGH TENSION (HAUTE TENSION) (2003)

 




















Directed by: Alexandre Aja
Starring: Cecile de France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon, Andrei Finti, Oana Pellea, Franck Khalfoun, Marco Claudiu

95 minutes
(R - strong language, adult themes, sexual situations, violence, gore)
Country of origin: France

PLOT:
In high hopes of spending a peaceful weekend, French college students and best friends Marie and Alexia head to Alexia's parents' secluded cottage to study. Unbeknownst to them, a deranged, sadistic killer is prowling the area, slashing innocent victims for his perverse pleasure. Before long, the mysterious murderer breaks into the dark farmhouse in the dead of night, and a brutal massacre ensues, where no one is spared, ensues. Now, with helpless Alexia as the madman's hostage, Marie finds herself trapped in a sinister cat-and-mouse game, doing everything in her power to save her friend; however, is this the end of the nightmare?