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1997 · 118 min · EN · R · 6.0 (266 votes)

Dir. Jeb Stuart · Starring Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Jared Leto, Ted Levine, William Fichtner · Music Basil Poledouris

“The hunter becomes the hunted.”

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After FBI agent Frank Lacrosse believes his son was kidnapped by a notorious serial killer, he travels to Amarillo, Texas, where he believes the murderer is in hiding. Although officially taken off the case because of its personal significance to him, Frank continues to pursue the killer, causing concern for local sheriff Buck Olmstead. When another victim pops up at a nearby car garage, Frank knows that he is as close as he'll ever be to tracking down the elusive killer.

VIBE

A grim, determined pursuit across desolate landscapes. This film feels like a cold, relentless hunt, driven by a father's all-consuming need for answers and vengeance. It's a stark, atmospheric thriller that burrows under your skin.

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