Chained (2012 film)

Chained
Promotional poster
Directed byJennifer Lynch
Screenplay byJennifer Lynch
Story byDamian O'Donnell
Produced byRhonda Baker
David Buelow
Lee Nelson
StarringVincent D'Onofrio
Eamon Farren
Gina Philips
Conor Leslie
Evan Bird
Jake Weber
Julia Ormond
CinematographyShane Daly
Edited byDaryl K. Davis
Chris A. Peterson
Music byClimax Golden Twins
Production
company
Release date
  • August 5, 2012 (2012-08-05) (Fantasia Festival)[1]
Running time
94 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
Budget$700,000[2]

Chained is a 2012 Canadian psychological horror film directed by Jennifer Lynch and based on a screenplay by Damian O'Donnell. Starring Vincent D'Onofrio as a serial killer and Eamon Farren as a young prisoner of the killer, it explores their relationship as the killer seeks to turn his captive into his protégé. Gina Philips, Conor Leslie, Jake Weber, and Julia Ormond appear in supporting roles.

The film premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival and was released direct-to-video in the United States by Anchor Bay Entertainment. It received a polarized, although generally positive response, with some contention over its content and ending, while the performances were praised.

  1. ^ Knegt, Peter (2012-06-20). "Fantasia Fest Announces First Wave of Programming; Jennifer Lynch's "Chained" to Have World Premiere". Indiewire. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  2. ^ Siemienowicz, Rochelle (2013-04-09). "Chained: Jennifer Lynch interview". Special Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 2014-04-06.