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The dead travel fast
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When a man finds out his mother is dying and tries to hitchike his way to the hospital, he is picked up by a stranger with a deadly secret. full summary | add synopsis
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Suicide Attempt
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Awards:
1 nomination
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(5 articles)
Fright auteurs speak on the art of horror
(From Fangoria. 23 April 2009, 8:54 AM, PDT)
Teaser Trailer For Twisted Pictures The Tortured!
(From Icons of Fright. 3 April 2009, 7:33 AM, PDT)
(From Fangoria. 23 April 2009, 8:54 AM, PDT)
Teaser Trailer For Twisted Pictures The Tortured!
(From Icons of Fright. 3 April 2009, 7:33 AM, PDT)
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closest a movie has ever come to King's writing style
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jonathan Jackson | ... | Alan Parker | |
| David Arquette | ... | George Staub | |
| Cliff Robertson | ... | Farmer | |
| Barbara Hershey | ... | Jean Parker | |
| Erika Christensen | ... | Jessica Hadley | |
| Barry W. Levy | ... | Julian Parker (as Barry Levy) | |
| Jackson Warris | ... | Alan - Age 6 | |
| Jeffrey Ballard | ... | Alan - Age 12 (as Jeff Ballard) | |
| Peter LaCroix | ... | Mature Alan | |
| Chris Gauthier | ... | Hector Passmore | |
| Robin Nielsen | ... | Archie Howard | |
| Matt Frewer | ... | Mr. Clarkson | |
| Simon Webb | ... | Grim Reaper | |
| Keith Dallas | ... | Orderly | |
| Danielle Dunn-Morris | ... | Mrs. Janey McCurdy |
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Also Known As:
Stephen King's Riding the Bullet (USA) (complete title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence, disturbing images, language, drug use and some nudity.
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Runtime:
USA:98 min | Argentina:98 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:14A (Ontario) |
Malaysia:18SG |
Iceland:16 |
Argentina:16 |
Portugal:M/16 |
UK:15 (DVD rating) |
Australia:MA |
Finland:K-15 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
USA:R |
Germany:16 |
Netherlands:16
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Based on a story of the same name by Stephen King that was written exclusively for the internet.
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Goofs:
Continuity: Alan hides in a refrigerator after being chased by some rednecks. The rednecks shoot at the refrigerator where he is hiding, but when he emerges from the refrigerator, there is no evidence of the door being shot at, either inside or out.
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Quotes:
Jessica Hadley:
Now, who loves you?
Alan Parker: My mom.
Jessica Hadley: Who else?
Alan Parker: Ehm, baby Jesus?
Jessica Hadley: Funny. Who else?
Alan Parker: You?
Jessica Hadley: I guess you've got prove of that, don't you?
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Alan Parker: My mom.
Jessica Hadley: Who else?
Alan Parker: Ehm, baby Jesus?
Jessica Hadley: Funny. Who else?
Alan Parker: You?
Jessica Hadley: I guess you've got prove of that, don't you?
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Movie Connections:
References Night of the Living Dead (1968)
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Soundtrack:
Time Of The Season
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I have not read this story but I definitely will now!!! This movie separates itself from other King movies by making a character out of the protagonist's mind. As he tries to comprehend the outrageous events that befall him, you understand how he feels and hear his ideas and thoughts which, in a normal book to movie, would be skipped over. The story itself is about a very detached young college student, with a fascination for death, who finds himself hitchhiking alone to see his mortally ill mother. Unfortunately, due to a recent suicide attempt death seems to take an interest in him.
The plot is excellent and the movie possesses a style which is unlike any other. It uses fast cuts to past events and stories that the characters are talking about, which fits the plot. The movie doesn't rely on jump out of the shadows scare tactics, it is a true nail bitter. One particular scene where the character has no idea what is going on and is trying to figure out his course of action will have you on the edge of your seat! 9.5/10 unforgettable!