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The Woodsman (2004) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 21,596 users
Metascore: 72/100
Reviews: 207 user | 143 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com A child molester returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life. Director:Nicole Kassell |
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Cast
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After twelve years in prison, Walter arrives in an unnamed city, moves into a small apartment across the street from an elementary school, gets a job at a lumberyard, and mostly keeps to himself. A quiet, guarded man, Walter finds unexpected solace from Vickie, a tough-talking woman who promises not to judge him for his history. But Walter cannot escape his past. A convicted sex offender, Walter is warily eyed by his brother-in-law, shunned by his sister, lives in fear of being discovered at work, and is hounded by a suspicious local police officer, Detective Lucas. After befriending a young girl in a neighborhood park, Walter must also grapple with the terrible prospect of his own reawakened demons. Written by Sujit R. Varma
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What's the worst thing you ever did? See more »Genres:
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Rated R for sexuality, disturbing behavior and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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2005 (Peru) See more »Also Known As:
Der Dämon in mir See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$53,985 (USA) (24 December 2004)Gross:
$42,069 (USA) (18 November 2011)Company Credits
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Walter: You don't need to think fast to handle a beer.
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(1991)
Written by James Brown, Fred Wesley, Charles Bobbitt and John Starks
Performed by James Brown
Courtesy of Universal Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The movie was released in the US just nine days after the state of California put its sex offender register online. The law, called "Megan's Law" after Megan Kanka, a 7-year-old abducted and killed by a sex offender who was her neighbor. According to it, parents must be able to check whether there are any convicted sex offenders in their neighborhood. See more »Goofs
The length of Vicki's cigarette changes from almost smoked, to part-smoked to just lit when Walter first tells her about his past. See more »Quotes
Carlos: [throws him a can of beer] Boy, you still think fast!Walter: You don't need to think fast to handle a beer.
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Soundtracks
"Papa Don't Take No Mess Pt. 1"(1991)
Written by James Brown, Fred Wesley, Charles Bobbitt and John Starks
Performed by James Brown
Courtesy of Universal Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Greetings again from the darkness. Although I am a self-proclaimed Kevin Bacon hater, let me stand up and shout that this is not only his best ever performance (by far) but also a performance that will stand up against most any dramatic turn by any actor. For the first time, Bacon is understated rather than overacting and hamming. The film and Bacon capture the emotional torment of a recently released from prison child molester as he struggles to fit in and "be normal". Bacon's remarkable acting is extremely well supported by (his real life wife) Kyra Sedgwick, Mos Def, Benjamin Bratt and a most surprising Eve. Bacon's eyes are truly haunting and we feel his pain as he struggles to find a bit of joy amidst his demons. Two weak script features were the rapidness of Sedgwick's character's acceptance of Bacon and the over the top scene in the park with young Robin. Otherwise, the realism was gritty and believable. Not one I want to see again, but the creepiness and edginess make it worth seeing.