Captivity -2007-.mkv ((new)) (2024)

★½ (1.5/5) – Dull, illogical, and only mildly disturbing.

: This version was a straight thriller with minimal gore and more focus on investigation/police work. US/UK Unrated Version Captivity -2007-.mkv

Despite its terrible reputation, the film has gained a minor cult following among fans of extreme horror for a few reasons: ★½ (1

The film was written by exploitation legend Larry Cohen (known for It's Alive and Maniac Cop ) and Joseph Tura. It was a co-production between the United States and Russia, with filming taking place in Moscow in 2005. The film’s score was composed by Marco Beltrami, a name synonymous with horror scores, having worked on Scream , The Faculty , and The Woman in Black . It was a co-production between the United States

The film gained significant notoriety before its release due to its marketing. Billboards in Los Angeles and New York depicted Cuthbert being tortured (e.g., being strangled, having her eyes poked, and being caged). These were removed after public outcry and a ruling by the MPAA, which had not authorized the ads.

The advertisements depicted Elisha Cuthbert’s character in four distinct, graphic stages of victimization: A hand covering her mouth. Confinement: Looking through prison bars. Torture: A tube forced down her throat. Termination: Gauze covering her face, implying death.

Larry Cohen (veteran B-movie director of It's Alive ) Budget: Approximately $17–18 million 📢 The Billboard Controversy