Diane Venora, Greg Germann, Kelly Kruger

On the edges of Las Vegas, 17-year-old Andrew's life is spiraling out of control. Unable to cope with the loss of his father, Andrew's descent into drugs and violence is gaining momentum, and the once...( read more  read more... ) promising young man is now headed for self-destruction. Andrew's mother, helpless to control her son and fighting an addiction of her own, refuses to watch idly as her only child destroys himself. As a last resort, she hires a private company to forcibly kidnap and confine him in a locked-down and corrupt psychiatric hospital. As Andrew is subjected to the secret physical and emotional abuses of the program something inside him is re-awakened. He must somehow get free to save what's left of his life, but to do that, he knows he must first face his own demons head-on.

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R, 1 hr. 47 min.

Directed by: Monty Lapica

Release Date: March 24, 2006

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  • June 7, 2008
    Love the concept for the cover art...
  • August 31, 2007
    I'll rent it and give it a try.
  • August 28, 2007
    It is good to be aware of the problem our society faces, but as I already am, I am in no mood or hurry to see this. It is set up to be a very disturbing if enlightening movie.
    And I've already seen enough of those.

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August 31, 2007
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

On the basis of this film, Monty Lapica, at 24, has a career ahead of him as a director, an actor or both. He also has a life ahead of him, which the film does a great deal to make clear. full review

August 31, 2007
Kurt Loder, MTV

This is a movie with a disturbing story to tell, but it promises more for the future of its first-time director, writer and star, Monty Lapica, than it really delivers for a viewer. The picture over-p... full review

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