Frayed (I) (2007)

A small town sheriff's worst nightmare comes true when his homicidal son escapes from a psychiatric hospital. An intense manhunt ensues as the dark secret behind the son's evil past becomes revealed.

Directors:

Norbert Caoili, Rob Portmann

Writers:

Kurt Svennungsen (screenplay), Rob Portmann (screenplay),

Stars:

Tony Doupe, Aaron Blakely, Alena Dashiell

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tony Doupe	...	Sheriff Pat Baker / Party Clown (as Tony Doupé)
Aaron Blakely	...	Gary Jordan / Kurt Baker
Alena Dashiell	...	Sara Baker
Tasha Smith-Floe	...	Veronica (as Tasha Smith)
Kellee Bradley	...	Jolene Baker
Don Brady	...	Lane Denton
Dino Moore	...	The Mask / Deputy Moore / Orderly
Colin Byrne	...	Paul
Quinlan Corbett	...	Greg
Tim Evans	...	Sam
Rachel Pate	...	Dr. Engle
Jeanette Maus	...	Kurt's Mom
Nick Wambach	...	Donny Parsons
Kathy Hsieh	...	Nurse Gable
Jimmy Castle	...	Kurt Baker - Age 8

Storyline

Pat Baker is a small town sheriff. His son, Kurt, is a deranged young man with a dark secret. Sheriff Baker's worst nightmare comes true when Kurt escapes from a psychiatric hospital where he was locked away for the brutal murder of his mother thirteen years earlier. Gary, a hospital security guard, sets out into the woods to stop him, but soon finds himself relentlessly hunted by the deranged psychopath intent on killing him and anyone who crosses his path. Sheriff Baker launches an intense search to find his son, only to discover that his daughter, Sara, and her friends are camping in the same woods where Kurt has escaped. Kurt's psychosis escalates, as does his vengeful killing spree, culminating in a terrifying, climactic confrontation with Kurt, the sheriff and his family.

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Plot Keywords:

psychiatric hospital | escape | psychopath | security guard | murder | 

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Taglines:

Every killer hides a dark secret

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal violence, language and brief sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 August 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Bothell, Washington, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lock It In Entertainment, Quantum Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Inside Quantum: The Post-Production of Frayed (2009)

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Soundtracks

At The Spot
Written and Performed by Norbert Caoili and Dino Moore
(MBD: Music By Dezign, ASCAP)

User Reviews

Movie Review

I found this film online through a random search of genre specific movies. I was immediately attracted based on the brief "outline" I found on a movie view website.

I watched this movie and was delighted that this little know gem was out there.

The director and especially the editor did such an amazing job of providing seamless plot twists and turns. The "THRILL" factor was bar none! The theme of this film may not become evident until the very end, however, the course of the film is brilliant.

I highly recommend this movie for any and all that enjoy, horror, thrill, slash and suspense criminal styled movies. This film has it all and it is held together through the eyes of one very courageous character.