Dead End

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1h 25min

Dead End (2003)

Christmas Eve. On his way to his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut, for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.

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Christmas Eve. On his way to his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut, for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.Christmas Eve. On his way to his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut, for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.Christmas Eve. On his way to his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut, for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.

Directors
- Jean-Baptiste Andrea
- Fabrice Canepa
Writers
- Jean-Baptiste Andrea
- Fabrice Canepa
Stars

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Awards
- 7 wins & 5 nominations

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Official Trailer

Mick Cain in Dead End (2003)

Alexandra Holden, Lin Shaye, and Mick Cain in Dead End (2003)

Alexandra Holden, Lin Shaye, Mick Cain, and Ray Wise in Dead End (2003)

Amber Smith and Ray Wise in Dead End (2003)

Alexandra Holden in Dead End (2003)

Mick Cain in Dead End (2003)

Dead End (2003)

Dead End (2003)

Dead End (2003)

Alexandra Holden, Lin Shaye, Mick Cain, and Amber Smith in Dead End (2003)

Lin Shaye, Mick Cain, and Ray Wise in Dead End (2003)

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The Midnight Meat Train

For the past 20 years, Frank Harrington has grudgingly driven his family to celebrate Christmas with his mother-in-law. This year, he takes a shortcut. It's the biggest mistake of his life: The nightmare begins. A mysterious woman in white wanders through the forest, leaving death in her wake. A terrifying black car - its driver invisible - carries the victims into the heart of the night. Every road sign points to a destination they never reach. The survivors succumb to panic, to madness; deeply buried secrets burst to the surface, and Christmas turns into a living hell. —Anonymous

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Taglines
- Read the signs.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for violence, language, sexual content and some drug use
Parents guide

Trivia
This movie was a smash hit on home media earning U.S. $ 77 millions by DVD sales.

Goofs
When Laura (the mom) is chasing the hearse, and Frank and Marion (dad and daughter) stop following her, a third shadow can be seen off to their right, running beside them.

Quotes
Laura Harrington: Was there no dial tone?
Frank Harrington: No, Laura. I just forgot the number to 9-1-1!

Crazy credits
At the end of the end credits, there's this message: "To everyone still with us at the end of these credits, thank you! God bless you. You sure do like Movies!"

Connections
Featured in Hellphone (2007)

Soundtracks
Bloody Road
Music by Greg De Belles
Lyrics by Jo Kimberley
Performed by Jo Kimberley
Produced by Greg De Belles
Published by Klektik Music / BMI

Top review

This movie is awesome!

This movie was so awesome! I have rented so many B- movies in my life, I can't even count them. I thought this was going to be another lame, stupid movie that looked like it was filmed in my backyard but it wasn't. It was totally scary. This movie kept me thinking and thinking way after the credits were done rolling. I have rented it twice and still love it. The acting is awesome, the plot rocks, the twists are cool, and the filing (thank god!) is good! If you ever have the chance, you have to see this movie! I promise that you will get a scary, suspenseful movie! There is one nasty scene which should have never been put into this movie in the first place because it has nothing to do with the plot, but ignore it and keep on watching!

My Take out of 5 *'s

*****

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Release date
- September 26, 2003 (Brazil)
Country of origin
- France
Official site
- Pentagon Pictures
Language
- English
Also known as
- Dead End: Atajo al infierno
Filming locations
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies
- Sagittaire Films
- Captain Movies
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Budget
- $900,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
- 1h 25min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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