Top billed cast

1. 

   Charlize Theron

   Karen

2. 

   Courtney Love

   Cheryl

3. 

   Stuart Townsend

   Will

4. 

   Kevin Bacon

   Hickey

5. 

   Pruitt Taylor Vince

   Marvin

6. 

   Dakota Fanning

   Abby Jennings

7. 

   Steve Rankin

   Hank Ferris

8. 

   Garry Chalk

   Agent Chalmers

9. 

   Jodie Markell

   Mary McDill

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Reviews

A review by Dr_Nostromo

Written by Dr_Nostromo on 2026-05-29

59/100

A wealthy couple's daughter is kidnapped in an elaborate plot that may not be as it seems. Joe (Kevin Bacon) terrorizing the mother (Charlize Theron) for most of the film makes your skin crawl and was becoming a bit too uncomfortable for a bit too long. But then things started to subtly change and twist leading to a climax that was absolute total chaos. Excellent performances by everyone, especially Charlize, Kevin and Courtney Love. Good stuff. -- DrNostromo.com

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$30,000,000.00

Revenue
$13,414,416.00

Keywords

• ransom
• kidnapping
• hostage
• psychopath
• telephone
• maniac