A dizzying battle for survival within the constraints of a hostage situation inside a suburban home, this remake of the 1955 original was filmed largely in Salt Lake City and was written with the collaboration of Joseph Hayes, who authored the original novel, Broadway play, and the 1955 screenplay. Featuring engaging performances by Mimi Rogers and Anthony Hopkins, the film tracks the mayhem caused by a ruthless criminal who takes a suburban family hostage as he waits for and plans his ultimate escape.The highly intelligent Bosworth (Mickey Rourke) escapes from prison,... aided by his lovesick attorney, Nancy. Leaving his lawyer behind, Bosworth joins his brother, Wally (Elias Koteas), and their partner. Needing a hideout, the three enter and terrorize the home of Tim (Hopkins) and Nora (Rogers) Cornell. The family's internal troubles are highlighted as Bosworth and his clan play mind games with the family and diligent FBI agent Chandler takes charge of the manhunt. [show more]
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Fast-paced thriller starring Mickey Rourke as a psychotic killer on the run. When Michael Bosworth (Rourke) takes the wealthy Cornell family hostage, the various members are forced to reassess their lives and relationships. The father (Anthony Hopkins) gradually builds up the mental strength to cope with his enforced captivity and the family realise they must either work together and defeat Bosworth or else meet a terrible death.
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