When the Bough Breaks (1993)

User Rating:

5.9/10   

Director:

Michael Cohn

Writer:

Michael Cohn (writer)

Release Date:

7 May 1994 (South Korea)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

Can a child's telepathic mind help find a serial killer?

Plot:

On July, 4th in Houston, a teenager finds a human hand in the sewer. Captain Swaggert is investigating the discovery of seven hands over several years...

Plot Keywords:

Child | Child Murder Investigation | Scar | Bag Of Hands | Videotape

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Ally Walker	...	Special Investigator Audrey Macleah
Martin Sheen	...	Captain Swaggert
Ron Perlman	...	Dr. Douglas Eben
Tara Subkoff	...	Jordan Thomas / Jennifer Lynn Eben
Robert Knepper	...	Lt. Jimmy Creedmore
Scott Lawrence	...	Sergeant Footman
John P. Connolly	...	Sergeant Belvin
Dick Welsbacher	...	Coroner Vince Hess
James Medina	...	Sergeant Delarand (as Jimmy Medina)
Ron Recasner	...	Dr. Singer
Juan Antonio Devoto	...	Danny
Christopher Doyle	...	Howard Speckett
Mark Daneri	...	Detective Sam
Michael Raysses	...	Sonar Technician
Taylor Brock	...	Anchor

Also Known As:

Missing Victims (Europe: English title) (video title)
Two Rivers

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Australia:M | South Korea:15 | Denmark:16 | Germany:16 | UK:18 | USA:R | Finland:K-16

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Osmosis

Trivia:

Gina Philips's debut role.

Quotes:

Audrey Macleah: Well, it seems to me that you don't have a crime scene. And, you don't have any identifiable remains unless you make some assumptions. Now, in order to go forward and profile a suspect, you need a victimology. I mean, without that as a base you really don't have anything, do you?

Movie Connections:

Remade as Perfect Prey (1998) (TV)

Soundtrack:

TWO MARYS

A surprisingly good thriller

I have to thank the 'Further Attractions' trailer section on my American Yakuza DVD for finding this gem. My expectations weren't exactly high when I hit the play button but I was utterly hooked from the movie's start (when a young couple make a gruesome discovery) up until its nail biting finale. With an engaging story line, stylish and assured directing and writing, photography and music that perfectly blends with the mood of the story and good performances from all the cast I found this film an uncomfortable pleasure to watch. I'm not one that's easily scared but I can tell you my was heart pounding during the final 15 minutes of the film. If you enjoy a good thriller I would highly recommend buying the DVD... NOW!