Chain Reaction (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2006, Chain Reaction is a horror film directed by Olaf Ittenbach, running about 101 minutes. “For the undead... there's no place like home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prison bus with over a dozen criminals on board has an accident and rams another car, in which Dr. Douglas Madsen was on his way home. Most of the prisoners die. Four of them survive, one of them severely injured. After having killed all the guards, they head for the woods. They take Dr. Douglas Madsen hostage. Suddenly a huge house appears in the middle of the woods. The leader of the group, Arthur, emphasizes that he will kill Douglas and every single member of the "family" if his wounded brother would die. Meanwhile some members of the family show strange behavior, and very soon mayhem breaks loose.
Who’s in it. Chain Reaction stars Christopher Kriesa as Douglas Madsen, Martina Ittenbach as Alice, Simon Newby as Arthur Palmer and Luca Maric as Spence Palmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Chain Reaction has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chain Reaction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chain Reaction tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chain Reaction (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chain Reaction change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chain Reaction worth watching?
- Chain Reaction holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chain Reaction?
- Chain Reaction stars Christopher Kriesa, Martina Ittenbach, Simon Newby, Luca Maric and Mehmet Yilmaz.