Dead End

Name: Dead End
Genre: Mystery, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2003-12-12
Duration: 1 h 23 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Ray Wise, Alexandra Holden, Lin Shaye, Mick Cain, William Rosenfeld

2003·Movie·R·83 min·★ 6.4(602)

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“Read the signs.”

On Christmas Eve, while driving to see 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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About Dead End

Dead End is a 2003 English-language mystery, horror and thriller film directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea and Fabrice Canepa. The cast is led by Ray Wise, Alexandra Holden, Lin Shaye. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW.

Dead End was produced by Sagittaire Films and Captain Movies and made in France and United States of America. It was released on December 12, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director: Jean-Baptiste Andrea, Fabrice Canepa
Writers: Fabrice Canepa, Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Release date: December 12, 2003
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: France, United States of America
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $1 million
Production: Sagittaire Films, Captain Movies

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Dead End cast & crew

Dead End was directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea and Fabrice Canepa and written by Fabrice Canepa and Jean-Baptiste Andrea.

The cast features Ray Wise as Frank Harrington, Alexandra Holden as Marion Harrington, Lin Shaye as Laura Harrington, Mick Cain as Richard Harrington, William Rosenfeld as Brad Miller, and Amber Smith as Lady in White.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Greg De Belles, cinematography is by Alexander Buono, and it was produced by Yves Chevalier and James Huth.

Is Dead End worth watching?

Dead End holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 602 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.

At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy mystery, horror, and thriller, Dead End is worth a place on your watchlist.

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