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High Tension (2003)

Directed by Alexandre Aja

Fire eye rating icon4.0/5INSTINCT "MINDY"91 min

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Quick Hit

High Tension moves like a blade-forward slasher—fast, vicious, and knows exactly when to twist the knife.

Full Take

High Tension leans hard into slasher energy, and Alexandre Aja keeps the tone fast without letting the movie drift. The best parts are the confidence and control: it takes its time, sets the trap, then slams the door. Messy in spots, still worth the ride.

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Mar 25, 2026Last updated

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Talk back to the verdict

User7228Feb 26, 2026

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User4161Jan 7, 2026

wtf 😳

User8987Jan 2, 2026

wtf 😳

User1617Dec 11, 2025

trash 💩

User6130Nov 26, 2025

wtf 😳

User6742Nov 25, 2025

meh 😐

User9705Oct 2, 2025

meh 😐

User3034Jun 18, 2025

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

User2324Jun 2, 2025

trash 💩

Drew KingMay 1, 2025

I see both sides. Some parts worked, some didn’t.

User9558Apr 30, 2025

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

User8659Mar 29, 2025

This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.

User1218Mar 9, 2025

wtf 😳

User4956Jan 26, 2025

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

User7632Dec 26, 2024

🔥 fire

User1925Nov 6, 2024

🔥 fire

User9403Oct 29, 2024

This one actually worked for me.

User5517Oct 27, 2024

wtf 😳

User8808Apr 23, 2024

trash 💩

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