When housewife Frances Hannon is abducted and buried alive, detective Madeline Foster is brought in. With only 24 hours before Frances' oxygen runs out, Madeline pursues the trail laid by a killer calling himself Harry Houdini. After capturing him, Madeline brings Harry back to the police station, but is unable to get him to confess where Frances is buried. As time runs down, Harry gets inside the head of unstable, alcoholic Madeline.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Richard Shepard
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
Maura Tierney
Det. Madeline Foster
Adrien Brody
Harry
James Naughton
Clark Hannon
Laila Robins
Frances Hannon
Terry Kinney
Tim
Paul Calderon
Jesse
Dylan Baker
Jackson Lantham
Olek Krupa
Madeline's Lover
Frankie Faison
Phil Kline
Slavko Štimac
Jerome Jerzy
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