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A History of Violence

A History of Violence

2005 · 96 min · EN · R · 7.2 (3,928 votes)
Dir. David Cronenberg · Starring Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill · Music Howard Shore

“Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.”

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An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

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This film feels like a quiet life ripped open by a brutal, inescapable past. It's a chilling exploration of hidden identities and the inherent violence within, delivered with a stark, unsettling realism. The tension builds relentlessly, leaving a lingering sense of unease and moral ambiguity.

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