High tension 2005 french film

But in high tension, theres maybe ten minutes of dialogue in the whole movie. After so many times hearing this is the movie horror fans have been waiting for and then being horribly disappointed by cabin fever, the ring, malevolence, darkness, the grudge, and every single other one, i am throwing my full weight behind this one. Marie is the protagonist villain of the 2003 controversial french horror film high tension also known as haute tension. Associated with the new french extremity movement, high tension is a french horror film splattered with a looming. High tension was originally shot in french as an ode to the 1970s american horrorslasher films i loved as a teenager. At the time of this writing, the seminal french horror film, high tension, is celebrating the fifteen year anniversary of being thrust into theaters and in front of unsuspecting, woefully. It is not the buckets of blood that bother me, for i am a fan of horror films, be they. She is a young woman who suffered from did dissociative identity disorder, a psychiatric diagnosis sometimes known as multiple personality disorder which developed her. With a lack of french films in the horror genre, aja attacked the film with less preconceived notions who worry a lot about what other.

Released a year before saw and 2 years before hostel in ajas home of france, high tension was a film that consistently felt as though it was just another addition to the crop of silly slasher. Everything you need to know about high tension movie 2005. The ending is a source of endless debate among fans of the film. Its a loveitorhateit kind of thing, with plenty of viewers falling on either side of the issue. High tension switchblade romance 2005 rotten tomatoes. High tension switched up the horror norms of the female lead being an innocent virginal female, as we have seen in halloween and friday the th. Yes that french version of natalie portman is the one who stalked and killed a handful of grown men using seemingly super human strength to dispatch them with ease. High tension is a nervejangler that keeps the level of suspense high, throws in moments of black comedy, and turns everything on its ear in the final ten minutes. Alexandre ajas high tension is a slasher film about a madman prowling a rural area of france, chopping, slicing and crunching his way through, lets see, a body count of five or six people, including a small child that the film does not neglect to show crumpled and dead in a cornfield.

The ones who acknowledge the flick as a loving homage to the golden days of hooper and craven, carpenter, fulci, and argento. High tension isnt as much a scary film as it is a thrilling one. Marie and alex, college students, take a weekend at alexs family farm to study. As a horror film fan, i have wanted to see high tension for a while, ever since i saw the delectably violent trailer and clips. French films of 2005 at the internet movie database. What i was disgusted with was the storytelling and the big twist at the end of the film. So the gore and stuff didnt really offend me in high tension. The loyalty cup crew discussed high tension 2003 directed by alexandre aja. High tension s ending twist isnt as good as you remember. However, a formula film can still be wellmade and entertaining, and for the most part, high tension is quite terrifying.

Kaufen sie high tension single version gunstig ein. High tension, aka switchblade romance much better title is the best horror movie ive seen come out in theaters in years. Alexandre jouanarcady, known professionally as alexandre aja, french. The last house on the left meets psycho in this stylistically thrilling but ultimately tedious french import. High tension dvd, 2005, widescreen unrated for sale.

Aja rose to international stardom for his 2003 horror film haute tension known as high tension in the us and switchblade romance in the uk. While settling in, a man breaks into the home and brutally murders alexs family while marie tries to hide herself. Thats unfortunate because i had lofty hopes for this film to break the trend. Jun 10, 2005 the gruesome slasher film haute tension now being released in the states under the title high tension is often unpleasant and difficult to watch an assessment some will view as a victory, im sure. Others believed that it completely ruined what was otherwise a pretty solid horror film. The international shortage of horror movie plots surfaces in france with alexandre ajas high tension, a pastiche of 70s american slasher flicks that seemingly stands to add to the worldwide. The film centers on two teen girls who settle in for a relaxing weekend at a country farmhouse, unaware that a violent intruder is speeding.

Oct, 2005 sadly, high tension only supports the notion that the french dont do horror as well as, say, gay comedies. The truth of the matter is that the film is perhaps the most eerie and disturbingly effective horror movie since the texas chainsaw massacre, or even the last house on the left, meaning it takes no prisoners and is not intended for the squeamish. French horror, at least the french horror produced since 2003s high tension, has a reputation for shedding blood in quantities and through methods that might make even devoted gorehounds hoark. Directed by alexandre aja distributed by lions gate films. Ultimately, high tension is for the real horror fans. From its original title of switchblade romance, high tension takes on a more feral aspect like that of james wans saw. Im fairly certain the killer was quint well it only took me 3 yearsbut i finally watched high tension the whole way through. High tension is a 2003 french slasher film directed by alexandre aja, written by aja and. Best friends marie and alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at alexias parents secluded farmhouse. Alexandre ajas high tension haute tension if youre french, switchblade romance if youre nasty hit theaters in france in 2003, but wasnt released in the u s of a until 2005.

For most of its running time, though, this second feature by alexandre aja is a. French actresses are used to acting with a lot with dialogue. Haute tension s last five minutes ruined an almost perfect tension filled set up. If you expect and want to see a peculiarly oldfashioned, lowbudget ugliness, this selfserious movie is unsurprising but also quite aware of its ancestry. The controversial french horror film from filmmaker alexandre aja. If bloody violence and gory fx rate higher than plot and good story telling, then this film is for you. The gruesome slasher film haute tension now being released in the states under the title high tension is often unpleasant and difficult to watch an assessment some will view as a victory, im sure. Apr 30, 2005 a net exclusive trailer for the french horror film. Jun 08, 2017 this week in horror movie history, back on june 10, 2005, french psychological horror film high tension, also known as haute tension original title and switchblade romance uk dvd box title, made its debut in american theaters via lionsgate films. The 2003 french horror hit high tension is remembered by. For most of its running time, though, this second feature by alexandre aja is a taut homage to 80s slash.

The story of inside is a simple one, simple yet affective. Despite having provided a critical raping of high tension. Like the most effective additions to the genre, high tensions plot is elemental, and simply serves as a springboard for aja to deliver lashes of blood and. Heres how his first six horror films rank, from worst to best. High tension is a true homage to the popular gorefests of the 70s with a psychological twist. Night shyamalan plays on the audience should probably steer clear of the notorious french slasher film haute tension released in the u. French horror pastiche up to more than mimicry the. Only time will tell if high tension is bound for horrorclassic status, but i consider myself a massive fan of this material, and i think the flicks a nearmasterpiece. I was always a big fan of another french film, high tension, and this one didnt disappoint me at all when compared to that. When lions gate films decided to distribute the film in u. Khalfoun worked as an actor on the similarly stylized 2005 french horror movie high tension, written and directed by alxandre aja, who serves. The film centers on two teen girls who settle in for a relaxing weekend at a country farmhouse, unaware that a violent intruder is speeding toward. Just started it and hate dubbed movies, ill soldier on if its my only option but id really like to watch with subs.

Trailer of the movie high tension haute tension 2003 trailer of the movie high tension haute tension 2003 skip navigation sign in. A whiteknuckle journey into the heart of fear, this is the terrifying story of two girls battle for survival at the hands of a sadistic psychopath. A mix of englishlanguage dubbing and french subtitles adds to the charm of director alexandre ajas homage to slasher films of the 70s, namely the texas chainsaw massacre. Andrea levasseur, rovi french filmmaker alexandre aja. And now the horror genre has returned to its bloody roots with the glorious gory high tension.

The direction by alexandre aja is taut and disturbing, he certainly does have the genre down. So, as you can tell, high tension is not exactly an original or groundbreaking film. This week in horror movie history high tension 2005. Like the most effective additions to the genre, high tensions plot is elemental, and simply serves. I found while watching this film it was easy to get sucked into the violence and mystery that was being presented to you. Whilst the film offered us nothing new to the world of horror, it has shown how far these transgressive films from french directors have come. They are warmly greeted by her loving parents and younger brother. For 2005, 7 of the top 10 french majority productions scored better abroad than in france, including march of the penguins 16. It was controversial for a couple of reasons, the first being its depictions of graphic violence. Jun 11, 2005 aside from its french origins and the overtness of its lesbianlonging angle, the film isnt really trying to break much new ground. This film would be better in french with english subtitles, some amazon didnt.

Does this mean the dvd release is, like so many others these days, a cheap attempt to rip off movie audiences. When the killer kidnaps alex, marie follows him, attempting to save her friend. High tension dvd, 2005, canadian uncut edition for sale. Hearts will bleed french college students, marie and alex, go to alexs farmhouse to study for their exams without distractions. Before i watched high tension, i was well aware that there was a twist right at the end of the film. Actually come to think of it, i dont think ive told anyone not even you god what happened on that night so long ago when i put in the high tension dvd for the first time.

The genre enjoyed a postmodern revival in the late20th and early21st centuries with films such as scream and scary movie, but french director alexandre aja furia hauls the slasher film back to its roots with his goreaddled romp high tension. High tension celebrates 15 years of terrorizing moviegoers. Two of the best action films of this year, hostage and the remake of assault on precinct, have come from a french visionary. This week in horror movie history, back on june 10, 2005, french psychological horror film high tension, also known as haute tension original title and switchblade romance uk dvd box title, made its debut in american theaters via lionsgate films. Haute tensions last five minutes ruined an almost perfect tensionfilled set up. Eden lake 2008, the last house on the left 2009, p2 2007, the collector 2009, hostel 2005. Haute tension or high tension or switchblade romance, depending on where in the world you see it is, at its core, a gory, simple slasher film. If youre planning on skipping it solely because of that, out of some kind of obnoxious instinct youve. Hey guys, do you know if there is any way to watch high tension in french with english subs. French filmmaker alexandre aja writes and directs the slasher film haute tension, given the english title switchblade romance. It is a very terrifying film, and its suspenseful and keeps you on the edge of your seat until. Everyone else, i recommend shutting this film off at five minutes before the final running time. Recommendation engine sorted out suspenseful, serious, scary and suspense films with plots about violence, gore, danger, death, blood, murder and deadly mostly in horror, thriller and action genres.

Alexandre ajas high tension is a slasher film about a madman prowling a rural area of france, chopping, slicing and crunching his way. Sadly, high tension only supports the notion that the french dont do horror as well as, say, gay comedies. Associated with the new french extremity movement, high tension is a french horror film splattered with a looming psychopath, under the radar sexuality, and a twist ending that will polarize. Haute tension high tension 2003 a gory french horror film about a couple of college girls whose vacation in the countryside is disturbed by a mysterious killer. The buzz on french horror flick high tension is starting to build. A whiteknuckle journey into the heart of fear, this is the terrifying story of two girls battle for survival at.