High Tension (2003)

Hearts will bleed.

High Tension (2003) poster

Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.

Director: Alexandre Aja
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: François-Eudes Chanfrault
Cinematography: Maxime Alexandre
Editing: Sophie Vermersch, Baxter
Production: Alexandre Films, EuropaCorp, MediaPro Pictures
Country: France, Romania
Language: Italiano, English, Français
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Body Mutilation and Gore Horror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Bloody Slasher Horror, Sadistic Game and Survival Horror

Keywords

countryside, insanity, mass murder, gore, survival, decapitation, impalement, chainsaw, corpse, massacre, maniac, home invasion, bound and gagged, circular saw, bludgeoning

Trailer

High Tension Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Tension about?
Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.
Who directed High Tension?
High Tension was directed by Alexandre Aja.
Who stars in High Tension?
High Tension stars Cécile de France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon, Andrei Finti, Oana Pellea, Marco Claudiu Pascu.
How long is High Tension?
High Tension has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is High Tension?
High Tension is a Horror, Thriller, Mystery film.
What is the budget of High Tension?
High Tension had a budget of $3M.
How much did High Tension gross?
High Tension grossed $6M worldwide.
Where was High Tension produced?
High Tension was produced in France, Romania.
What are the themes of High Tension?
The themes of High Tension include: Body Mutilation and Gore Horror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Bloody Slasher Horror, Sadistic Game and Survival Horror.