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7.9
/10
5,052 Ratings

Synopsis

Vietnam veteran Jacob Singer is tormented by the vivid memories of war and the heartbreaking death of his son. Unsure if he is suffering from post-traumatic stress, dementia, or something paranormal, Jacob finds himself quickly spiraling out of control.

Our take

Following the mental labyrinth of a traumatized Vietnam vet, played by Tim Robbins, Adrian Lyne’s hallucinatory political thriller walks the line between sleeping and waking. A visual masterpiece whose achievements in art direction were a great influence on the iconic Silent Hill videogame series.