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Desperation (2006)

R · 2006-05-23 · 2h 11m · EN
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In this town, there are no accidents.

When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.

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Steven WeberSteven WeberSteve AmesTom SkerrittTom SkerrittJohn Edward MarinvilleCharles DurningCharles DurningTom BillingsleyAnnabeth GishAnnabeth GishMary JacksonMatt FrewerMatt FrewerRalph CarverHenry ThomasHenry ThomasPeter JacksonSammi HanrattySammi HanrattyPie CarverShane HabouchaShane HabouchaDavid CarverKelly OvertonKelly OvertonCynthia SmithRon PerlmanRon PerlmanCollie EntragianSylva KelegianSylva KelegianEllie CarverEwan ChungEwan ChungShih

Keywords

Serial killerSheriffPsychopathNevadaHighway

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Fantasy · DramaTheme affinitySerial Killer · Sheriff · PsychopathNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference78575

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What is Desperation about?

When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.

How long is Desperation?

Desperation has a runtime of 131 minutes.

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