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Raising Cain (1992)

Directed by Brian De Palma

Crime | Thriller | Horror

Overview

Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.

Rated R | Length 92 minutes

Actors

John Lithgow | Lolita Davidovich | Steven Bauer | Frances Sternhagen | Gregg Henry | Tom Bower | Mel Harris | Teri Austin | Gabrielle Carteris | Barton Heyman | Amanda Pombo | Kathleen Callan | Ed Hooks | Karen Kahn | Noe Montoya | Riq Boogie Espinoza | Carolyn Morrell | W. Allen Taylor | Scott Townley | Mary Uhland | Steve Schill | James Van Harper

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Wow, this is really just a companion piece to DRESSED TO KILL, which is one of my favorite De Palma films. I love the elaborately designed shots, the long takes and the deliberately misleading foreshadowing. Very De Palma and such a fun film!

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