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Larry Cohen (writer)
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2009 (Canada) more
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A screenwriting teacher is forced to live out the plot of a screenplay idea he stole from a student, who now seeks revenge. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast

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Matthew Lillard ... Joel Brandt

Deborah Kara Unger ... Det. Lavery

Gina Holden ... Millie

Serge Houde ... Det. Breedlove

Chiara Zanni ... Claire

Michael Eklund ... Adam Brickles

Xantha Radley ... Nurse Bev
Ken Kramer ... Ben Brandt

Brandon Jay McLaren ... Dude up Front
Woody Jeffreys ... Patrick

Ildiko Ferenczi ... Kathy
Paul Lazenby ... Tractor

Anna Galvin ... Lisa Kwan

Biski Gugushe ... Tech

Parm Soor ... Limo Driver
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Germany:92 min (European Film Market)
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A Diamond in The Rough, 11 December 2009
9/10
Author: mrcodymulhall from United States

I had very low expectations going into this movie. It has absolutely no marketing or buzz factor (hence I am the first to review it on IMDb) and Matthew Lillard seems to be beyond his prime. Although the plot seemed very original and intriguing. After watching the film, I must admit I am hungry for more. The ideas are unique and the the story is beyond catchy. Without giving away spoilers, the story reminded me of looking at a photograph within a photograph. At first glance it seems too abstract to be realistic but once you uncover the idea behind it you are left memorized. Lillard gave a stunning performance beyond what I thought he was capable of. It's not just a slasher horror, yet an intense mystery thriller that could have twisted in any way, shape or form towards the end. After everything unraveled I found myself wanting to watch it again to full grasp the plot in a new light. Here we have a prime example of true film screen magic where it does not take a hundred plus million dollar budget or an A-list actor/actress in order to entertain. I give this movie a strong recommendation for anyone who appreciates it's respected genre and the art of film in general.

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