Frailty (2001)

R   |    |  Crime, Drama, Thriller

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A mysterious man arrives at the offices of an FBI agent and recounts his childhood: how his religious fanatic father received visions telling him to destroy people who were in fact "demons."

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Awards

5 wins & 16 nominations.

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User Reviews
9 February 2007 | droorogers
9
| Astounding
I first saw the trailer for Frailty on Yahoo Movies way back in the day, after hearing Stephen King praise it to high heaven. Not really a fan of either star, I still wanted to see it because I'm a huge thriller fan.

I was not disappointed. The acting was superb, especially from the two young boys. Usually I loathe child actors, but Young Adam and Young Fenton were excellent. Bill Paxton really did a good job of directing it too. It was beautifully shot.

One must also note the plot twists. The three twists at the end hit hard and fast, and I didn't see them coming. The final twist of the film, coupled with the gravity of what had just been revealed, gives me chills to this day, even though I've re-watched the film so many times.

A true gem.

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Bill Paxton thinks his own acting is a bit over the top in the scene where they're burying the sheriff and dad almost attacks Fenton with the shovel.

Quotes

Dad: You're my son, and I love you more than my own life. But you know what's funny about all of this, Fenton? I'm afraid of you...

Goofs

When Agent Hull comes in Fenton's house, he sees the cork-board with Fenton's victim list. When it is first shown, the list is pinned up straight, with about a couple of inches of cork-board visible under it. However, when the list is seen again, it is slightly tilted, and pinned directly above a picture (with cork-board no longer visible).

Crazy Credits

Directors Sam Raimi, Ivan Reitman and James Cameron, among others, are thanked at the end of the credits.

Soundtracks

(There Will Be) Peace In The Valley For Me
Written by Thomas A. Dorsey
Arrangement by Johnny Cash (as John R. Cash)
Performed by Johnny Cash
Courtesy of Mercury Records
Published by Song of Cash, Inc. (ASCAP)
Administered by Bug Music, Inc.

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Genres

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

12 April 2002

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA, Germany

Filming Locations

Los Angeles Center Studios - 450 S. Bixel Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,208,655 14 April 2002

Gross USA:

$13,110,448

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$17,423,030

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