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High Tension

2003·Movie·R·91 min·6.8(1,466)

Hearts will bleed.

Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.

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About High Tension

High Tension is a 2003 French-language horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Alexandre Aja. The cast is led by Cécile de France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy.

High Tension was produced by Alexandre Films, EuropaCorp, and MediaPro Pictures and made in France and Romania. It was released on June 18, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.

Director
Alexandre Aja
Writers
Grégory Levasseur, Alexandre Aja
Release date
June 18, 2003
Original language
French
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
France, Romania
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$6 million
Production
Alexandre Films, EuropaCorp, MediaPro Pictures
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High Tension cast & crew

High Tension was directed by Alexandre Aja and written by Grégory Levasseur and Alexandre Aja.

The cast features Cécile de France as Marie, Maïwenn as Alexia, Philippe Nahon as The Killer, Andrei Finti as Alex' Father, Oana Pellea as Alex' Mother, and Marco Claudiu Pascu as Tom.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by François-Eudes Chanfrault, cinematography is by Maxime Alexandre, and it was produced by Robert Benmussa and Alexandre Arcady.

Is High Tension worth watching?

High Tension holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,466 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

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

How and where to watch High Tension

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Cast of High Tension

Cécile de France

Cécile de France

Marie

Maïwenn

Maïwenn

Alexia

Philippe Nahon

Philippe Nahon

The Killer

Andrei Finti

Andrei Finti

Alex' Father

Oana Pellea

Oana Pellea

Alex' Mother

Marco Claudiu Pascu

Marco Claudiu Pascu

Tom

Franck Khalfoun

Franck Khalfoun

Jimmy

Jean-Claude de Goros

Jean-Claude de Goros

Gendarmerie Captain

Bogdan Uritescu

Bogdan Uritescu

Gendarme

Gabriel Spahiu

Gabriel Spahiu

Man in the Car

High Tension — FAQs

Where can I watch High Tension in United States?

High Tension is streaming on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome in United States.

Is High Tension on YouTube TV?

Yes — High Tension is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is High Tension in?

High Tension is originally in French, with audio tracks including Italian, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is High Tension?

High Tension runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).

What is High Tension rated?

High Tension is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,466 ratings.

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