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Director:
Mark Hanlon
Writer:
Mark Hanlon (writer)
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Release Date:
24 March 2000 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Thriller more
Plot:
An introvert relieves the tedium of caring for his invalid mother by spying on his neighbor. full summary | add synopsis
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User Comments:
There's something strange in your neighbourhood... more (23 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Aidan Gillen ... Francis

Emmanuelle Seigner ... Gloria
Susan Tyrrell ... Sal
Mark Boone Junior ... Vic
Harry Groener ... Father Gillespie
Hector Elias ... Mr. Salcedo

Jon Huertas ... Omar
Richard Assad ... Haroonian

Kellie Waymire ... Ireland

Tim DeKay ... Ken
Darryl Henriques ... Doctor
Michael Halsey ... Brian
Pamela Gordon ... Marilyn

Tom McCleister ... Mr. Jones

Irene Roseen ... Navajo Clad Woman
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality, violence, language and some drug use.
Runtime:
105 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
Spain:18 | UK:18 | USA:R

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The film's editor Hughes Winborne can be seen as Francis's father in the photograph of Francis's family. He's the one with the black horn-rimmed glasses. more
Movie Connections:
References Blue Velvet (1986) more

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9 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
There's something strange in your neighbourhood..., 10 January 2006
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Author: Howlin Wolf from Oldham, Gtr Manchester, England.

This film offers such a vivid depiction of mental illness that I found myself slightly disturbed after I had done watching it (I'm OK now, though!!) It will appeal to those who are fans of unsettling psychological horror that explores one person's mental state. Other films that I'm sure this one carries the influence of, include: "The Driller Killer", "Psycho", "Bad Boy Bubby"...

I'm no psychiatrist, but it struck me how it might be possible to get so wrapped up in one person, that you begin projecting your issues onto them once they've let you down; because up until then they'd been the only reliable, stable figure in your life. Throw in religious crises, which have the ability to make you even more uncertain, and you've got the recipe for one seriously messed-up individual. There is imagery contained within to turn your stomach and make your head spin. Take a chance on "Buddy Boy" if you're in the mood for a walk on the wild side; I just hope you come back unscathed... !

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