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Haute Tension

What we're watching • Horror, R

Alexandre Aja defined a new breed of horror by bringing the American slasher format into French cinema.

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horror
Cast
Cécile de France Marie
Maïwenn Le Besco Alex
Philippe Nahon The Killer
Crew
Alexandre Aja director

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