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Below Utopia

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
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5.0/10
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Alyssa Milano and Ice-T in Below Utopia (1997)
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The seemingly idyllic Simpson family gathers for Thanksgiving, but when a pack of killers shows up, their bickering take a back seat.The seemingly idyllic Simpson family gathers for Thanksgiving, but when a pack of killers shows up, their bickering take a back seat.The seemingly idyllic Simpson family gathers for Thanksgiving, but when a pack of killers shows up, their bickering take a back seat.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
53,368
4,956
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Kurt Voss
    • Writers
      • Richard Shepard(story)
      • David Diamond(story)
    • Stars
      • Alyssa Milano
      • Justin Theroux
      • Ice-T
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Kurt Voss
    • Writers
      • Richard Shepard(story)
      • David Diamond(story)
    • Stars
      • Alyssa Milano
      • Justin Theroux
      • Ice-T
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews

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    Alyssa Milano and Ice-T in Below Utopia (1997)
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    Ice-T and Tom Lister Jr. in Below Utopia (1997)
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    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Susanne
    Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux
    • Daniel Beckett
    Ice-T
    Ice-T
    • Jim
    • (as Ice T)
    Tom Lister Jr.
    Tom Lister Jr.
    • Tiny
    • (as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister)
    Richard Danielson
    • Cole
    Nicholas Walker
    Nicholas Walker
    • Justin Beckett
    Robert Pine
    Robert Pine
    • Uncle Wilson
    Jeanette O'Connor
    Jeanette O'Connor
    • Aunt Estelle
    Ron Harper
    Ron Harper
    • Jack Beckett
    Marta Kristen
    Marta Kristen
    • Marilyn Beckett
    Eric Saiet
    • Cousin Allen
    Bob Thomas
    Bob Thomas
    • Cousin Ed
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Kurt Voss
    • Writers
      • Richard Shepard(story)
      • David Diamond(story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Alyssa Milano said she was surprised by the way Ice-T reacted on the shooting scene, explaining most actors would have done it differently. When she confronted him, he responded that shooting scenes in real life are like that.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene the shots through the windshield of the Mercedes show the gear shift lever in "park" as they are driving up the mountain.
    • Soundtracks
      Hark the Herald Angels Sing / O Come All Yes Faithful
      Written by Charles Wesley (uncredited) and Felix Mendelssohn (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Frederick Oakeley (uncredited)

      Music by John Reading (uncredited)

      Arranged by Bob Holroyd for String Quartet

      Published by Jim Long Companies, Inc.

      Courtesy of Zomba Music

    User reviews15

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    Top review
    Tense and Suspenseful
    What a horror story it was getting a chance to see this movie! The first time I rented it, it got stuck in the VCR and busted the thing up, and I had to dissect the machine to free the tape. Then I rented it again, and found it was another movie called Body Count and had to go back in and get this one, and finally, I held my breath and watched this, and saw that it was worth all the hassles. (Including buying a new VCR!)

    Daniel, a young preppy, is coming to his family's enormous mansion in the boonies with his girlfriend Susanne for Thanksgiving dinner. Their are family tensions, and Daniel is excommunicated from the family. In hope for escape, he heads down into the basement with Susanne, and just as they are getting comfortable, three art thieves break in and kill the whole family. The couple listens in terror, and struggles to plan and figure out a way to escape. They soon realize they must kill these three men, and they learn to fight back, all up to the last fifteen minutes, when everything suddenly takes a wild turn, and soon more conflicts than ever before are introduced. And the body count is raised.

    This really was a great movie. It was very short, so there is little filler, and just a lot of excitement. The acting is surprisingly good, with Ice-T in a typical role, charming Thoreaux, and show-stealing Milano. She played a great role, and is underrated. Despite some exploits during the two unrevealing sex scenes, she is professional and impressive. During the first half-hour, when things are calm, she is obviously uncomfortable, and trying to fit in with this hostile family. She uses voice tones and facial expressions quite well, and when the horror starts, she isn't gun-ho, she's what you would expect: terrified and forced to fight. I commend her on a great role. As for the twist that comes near the end, yes, I realize it was quite obvious, but still, it's good to anticipate. And it didn't deter from the suspense and the excitement, and I held my breath to the very end. I definitely recommend this movie, even if it does mean going through three video store trips and a broken VCR. : )
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    • Apr 17, 2000

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La venganza
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cinetel Films
      • Subutopian Films Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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