Hard Candy (2005)

Strangers shouldn't talk to little girls.

Hard Candy (2005) poster

Hayley’s a smart, charming teenage girl. Jeff’s a handsome, smooth fashion photographer. An Internet chat, a coffee shop meet-up, an impromptu fashion shoot back at Jeff’s place. Jeff thinks it’s his lucky night. He’s in for a surprise.

Director: David Slade
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Molly Nyman, Harry Escott
Cinematography: Jo Willems
Editing: Art Jones
Production: Vulcan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $950,000
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en

Themes

Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Existential Dread and Questioning, Heartless Cruelty and Suffering

Keywords

pedophilia, suicide, rape, age difference, photographer, sadism, insanity, shower, menace, lie, manipulation, castration, deception, sociopath, vigilante

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hard Candy about?
Hayley’s a smart, charming teenage girl. Jeff’s a handsome, smooth fashion photographer. An Internet chat, a coffee shop meet-up, an impromptu fashion shoot back at Jeff’s place. Jeff thinks it’s his lucky night. He’s in for a surprise.
Who directed Hard Candy?
Hard Candy was directed by David Slade.
Who stars in Hard Candy?
Hard Candy stars Elliot Page, Patrick Wilson, Sandra Oh, Odessa Rae, G.J. Echternkamp, Cori Bright.
How long is Hard Candy?
Hard Candy has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Hard Candy?
Hard Candy is a Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Hard Candy?
Hard Candy had a budget of $950,000.
How much did Hard Candy gross?
Hard Candy grossed $7M worldwide.
Where was Hard Candy produced?
Hard Candy was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Hard Candy?
The themes of Hard Candy include: Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Existential Dread and Questioning, Heartless Cruelty and Suffering.