The Maddening (1996)

Burt Reynolds finally goes completely insane in this psycho-horror flick about a deranged father who'll stop at nothing to protect his family's secrets.

Director:

Danny Huston

Writers:

Andrew Neiderman (book), Henry Slesar (screenplay),

Stars:

Burt Reynolds, Angie Dickinson, Mia Sara

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Burt Reynolds	...	Roy Scudder
Angie Dickinson	...	Georgina Scudder
Mia Sara	...	Cassie Osborne
Brian Wimmer	...	David Osborne
Josh Mostel	...	Chicky Ross
William Hickey	...	Daddy
Kayla Buglewicz	...	Samantha Osborne
Candace Hutson	...	Jill Scudder
Angela Bomford	...	Mrs. Plummer
Darrell Fetty	...	Truman (as Darrel Fetty)
Rett Wedding	...	Conrad
Bobby Amor	...	Jake
Marie Debrey	...	Joanne
Victoria Bass	...	Lisa
Daniel Greene	...	Cop

Storyline

David and Cassie Osborne have an argument one night. So the next morning after David goes to work, Cassie runs off to her sister's house for a few days with their daughter Samantha. Only they never get there. David starts looking for them, and her sister, Joanne, thinks David had something to do with their disappearance, and calls the police. Actually Samantha and Cassie are with Roy and Georgina Scudder, and their daughter Jill. Roy picked them up after their car broke down. The only problem is, the Scudders, who seem a little odd at first, won't let them leave or call anyone.

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Plot Keywords:

psychological abuse | mother daughter relationship | threat | on the road | hostage | 

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Taglines:

Never rely on the kindness of strangers.

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Genres:

Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and terror, and for some language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 June 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Demencia

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Burt Reynolds apparently kept a photo from his earlier movie Sam Whiskey in which he also starred with Angie Dickinson. The still was of the bedroom scene between himself and Dickinson. Reynolds apparently had the photo blown-up and then hanged it over the top of his bar at his house. A caption was added to the picture. It read: "An actor's life is pure hell?".

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Soundtracks

"ARCADE"
By Dan Raziel and Marino
Courtesy of Swell Guy Music and Marino Soundwaves

User Reviews

A low budget movie. but an exallent one.

This movie is truly one of my favouits. A great thriller with great acting from Burt Reynolds,Angie Dickinson,and mia sara. And very good direction from danny huston. I love this movie so much because I got to see Burt Reynolds as the bad guy. You dont often see that. I hope that he plays that sort of part again. Trust me if you havent seen this movie yet then you better see it soon.