Hard Candy (2005)

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Synopsis of Hard Candy

A teenage girl agrees to meet a thirtysomething fashion photographer in person after becoming acquainted with him in an online chat room, and the resulting encounter finds the line between predator and prey slipping slowly out of focus in director David Slade's provocative and topical thriller. Hayley (Ellen Page) is a 14-year-old teen whose emotional maturity seems to betray her tender age. Jeff (Patrick Wilson) is a potential child predator whose intentions toward his young chat buddy seem less than honorable. After meeting in a coffeehouse and getting to know each other briefly in person, Jeff invites Haley back to his place, and it's not long before Jeff's underage guest is pouring drinks and posing provocatively for an impromptu photo shoot. As the evening's questionable activities take a decidedly sordid slant and the raptorial Jeff appears poised to strike, a sudden turn of events finds that his apparent victim has had a plan of her own from the very beginning. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

105 mins

Complete Cast of Hard Candy

Director(s):

David Slade

Writer(s):

Brian Nelson

Producer(s):

Michael Caldwell, Carla Pagi, David W. Higgins

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Language, Not For Children, Strong Sexual Content)

Categories:

Mystery & Suspense

• 2006 - Austin Film Critics - Best Actress
• 2006 - Phoenix Film Critics Association - Overlooked Film of the Year
• 2006 - Women Film Critics Circle - Best Equality of the Sexes

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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