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Chain Letter

  • 20102010
  • RR
  • 1h 36min
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
5.3K
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Brad Dourif, Keith David, and Nikki Reed in Chain Letter (2010)
When high school senior Jessie Campbell (Nikki Reed) and her tight-knit group of friends begin to receive a series of foreboding email chain letters, they have no idea the terror that awaits them.
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Horror

A maniac murders teens when they refuse to forward chain mail.A maniac murders teens when they refuse to forward chain mail.A maniac murders teens when they refuse to forward chain mail.

IMDb RATING
4.1/10
5.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Deon Taylor
  • Writers
    • Deon Taylor
    • Michael J. Pagan
    • Thomas Fenton(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Nikki Reed
    • Keith David
    • Brad Dourif
Top credits
  • Director
    • Deon Taylor
  • Writers
    • Deon Taylor
    • Michael J. Pagan
    • Thomas Fenton(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Nikki Reed
    • Keith David
    • Brad Dourif
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 61User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Chain Letter
    Trailer 2:09
    Chain Letter

    Photos31

    Matt Cohen in Chain Letter (2010)
    Cherilyn Wilson in Chain Letter (2010)
    Nikki Reed in Chain Letter (2010)
    Betsy Russell in Chain Letter (2010)
    Brad Dourif, Keith David, and Nikki Reed in Chain Letter (2010)
    Brad Dourif, Keith David, and Nikki Reed in Chain Letter (2010)
    Brad Dourif, Keith David, and Nikki Reed in Chain Letter (2010)
    Nikki Reed in Chain Letter (2010)
    Cherilyn Wilson in Chain Letter (2010)
    Roshan Cook in Chain Letter (2010)
    Cherilyn Wilson in Chain Letter (2010)
    Cherilyn Wilson in Chain Letter (2010)

    Top cast

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    Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed
    • Jessie Campbellas Jessie Campbell
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • Detective Jim Crenshawas Detective Jim Crenshaw
    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Mr. Smirkeras Mr. Smirker
    Madison Bauer
    Madison Bauer
    • Jane Campbellas Jane Campbell
    Mark S. Allen
    Mark S. Allen
    • TV Announceras TV Announcer
    Phil Austin
    Phil Austin
    • Jeff Campbellas Jeff Campbell
    Michael Bailey Smith
    Michael Bailey Smith
    • Chain Manas Chain Man
    Michael J. Pagan
    Michael J. Pagan
    • Michael Grantas Michael Grant
    Matt Cohen
    Matt Cohen
    • Johnny Jonesas Johnny Jones
    David Zahedian
    David Zahedian
    • Bradas Brad
    Cherilyn Wilson
    Cherilyn Wilson
    • Rachel Connersas Rachel Conners
    Cody Kasch
    Cody Kasch
    • Neil Connersas Neil Conners
    Noah Segan
    Noah Segan
    • Danteas Dante
    Roshan Cook
    • Emo Girlas Emo Girl
    • (as Roshani Shookla)
    Eliot Schwartz
    Eliot Schwartz
    • Kevinas Kevin
    • (as Eliot Benjamin)
    Betsy Russell
    Betsy Russell
    • Sergeant Hamillas Sergeant Hamill
    Matthew Mongillo
    Matthew Mongillo
    • Priestas Priest
    Patrick St. Esprit
    Patrick St. Esprit
    • Dean Jonesas Dean Jones
    • Director
      • Deon Taylor
    • Writers
      • Deon Taylor
      • Michael J. Pagan
      • Thomas Fenton(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    A maniac murders teens when they refuse to forward chain mail.
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • If you don't forward it, you die
    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong bloody sadistic violence throughout, language and brief nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      (at around 13 mins) Betsy Russell, who portrays Sergeant Hamill, was a featured character in the Saw (2004) film franchise. When the character Neil first receives the chain letter, the original "Saw" is playing on his television in the background.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 15 mins) Detective Crenshaw has just been knocked out by the Chain Man and is being dragged across the floor. They pass by an empty cabinet/display by the wall and you can see Detective Crenshaw's hand place or move something into the cabinet. A couple of seconds later his hand moves back up to his waist, all while he is unconscious.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      TV Announcer: We are live on the scene at the Carlson Police Department with a shocking new development in the teen murder spree. A police detective investigating these heinous crimes has now gone missing. Authorities have yet to comment other than to say parents need to stay close to their teens and keep them well guarded till further notice.

    • Connections
      Featured in Phelous & the Movies: Phain Letter (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Feel My Love
      Performed by Dillon F. Gorman

      Written by Dillon F. Gorman

      Published by Chillin' Dillon's Music ASCAP

    User reviews61

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Almost
    A well intentioned movie. One that never really feels like it starts until your at the end. Or should I say, "the end?". I feel like this is a director to look out for. The deaths were great and the overall look and feel was really good and fresh. Dialogue and acting could really could have used more help in general. I would say that i would recommend it, but only for the deaths. In all it would have been a great movie had there been a completely different editor and a more cognitive storyline. A lot of buzz words and frantic talking do not a plot make. Oh well. Do yourself a favor and go check out the remake of "I Spit On Your Grave"
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    4
    • itsacatchphrase
    • Jan 27, 2011

    FAQ2

    • Is this based on the Christopher Pike novels with the same title?
    • What are the differences between the R-Rated and Unrated Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 2010 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ölüm zinciri
    • Filming locations
      • Sacramento, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Deon Taylor Enterprises
      • Tiger Tail Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $138,788
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $138,788
      • Oct 3, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $855,185
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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