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The Cottage (2008)

The Cottage (2008)
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A criminal scheme gone wrong is just the start of a string of life-threatening bad luck in this darkly comic thriller. David (Andy Serkis) and Peter (Reece Shearsmith) are a pair of second-rate criminals who are eager to make a big score and think they've come up with the formula for a perfect crime. David works for a wealthy local businessman named Arnie who dotes on his teenaged stepdaughter Tracey (Jennifer Ellison), and so with the help of Arnie's slacker son Andrew (Steven O'Donnell), he and Peter kidnap the girl and demand a hefty ransom for her safe return. But Tracey puts up far more of a fight than David and Peter ever expected, and when Andrew picks up the ransom only to discover they've been given a decoy instead of cash, the would-be kidnappers have no clue what to do next. But this problem seems like small potatoes when the owner of the seemingly abandoned cottage where they're holed up unexpectedly returns -- he turns out to be a hideously deformed lunatic with a murderous temper and a bitter hatred of trespassers. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Andy SerkisReece Shearsmith, (more)
Director(s):
Paul Andrew Williams
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Cottage

A criminal scheme gone wrong is just the start of a string of life-threatening bad luck in this darkly comic thriller. David (Andy Serkis) and Peter (Reece Shearsmith) are a pair of second-rate criminals who are eager to make a big score and think they've come up with the formula for a perfect crime. David works for a wealthy local businessman named Arnie who dotes on his teenaged stepdaughter Tracey (Jennifer Ellison), and so with the help of Arnie's slacker son Andrew (Steven O'Donnell), he and Peter kidnap the girl and demand a hefty ransom for her safe return. But Tracey puts up far more of a fight than David and Peter ever expected, and when Andrew picks up the ransom only to discover they've been given a decoy instead of cash, the would-be kidnappers have no clue what to do next. But this problem seems like small potatoes when the owner of the seemingly abandoned cottage where they're holed up unexpectedly returns -- he turns out to be a hideously deformed lunatic with a murderous temper and a bitter hatred of trespassers. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
91 mins

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Director(s):
Paul Andrew Williams
Writer(s):
Paul Andrew Williams
Producer(s):
Ken MarshallMartin Pope
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Adult Situations, Graphic Violence, Gore)
Categories:
Horror
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Sophia W.

    I thought this was going to be another teen horror flick along the lines of "Cabin Fever",but to my surprise it was a almost bust a gut laugh outloud funny movie. The scary part was when the crazed dude shows himself. I was screaming and laughing .I enjoyed this silly movie.Only bad thing about it was all the use of the F word. Other than that this should be a movie to rent during Halloween.

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    Bill C.

    For the first hour, I though this was a British comedy and was wondering how on earth it was "horror". Well, right about the one-hour point, it turns into horror with British humor. Very funny and very entertaining. Great movie with one heck of an ending!

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    Eva and charles A.

    When I rented this there were no reviews, so I figured it was just another cheap 'Saw' rip off with all gore and no story. I was pleasantly surprised with this diferent kind of story. As you can see by the reviews here it's definitely not for the people that want a gory horror film, but for those that enjoy great characters and some fun black comedy wit, it's quite entertaining!

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