When the Bough Breaks

1994
R
1h 45m

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Martin Sheen, Ally Walker, and Tara Subkoff in When the Bough Breaks (1994)

Psychological Thriller Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

Police detectives investigate the apparent serial killing of several children after finding severed hands.Police detectives investigate the apparent serial killing of several children after finding severed hands.Police detectives investigate the apparent serial killing of several children after finding severed hands.

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5.9/10

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- 1 win total

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Trivia
Tara Subkoff's debut role.

Goofs
When Audrey looks at the photo at Dr. Eben's house, then goes to the actual place, over thirty years after the photo was taken, although there are some changes, the house looks almost exactly the same, especially at least two of the bushes growing in the front on the left as one sees them, as if in reality the photo was taken at the time the movie was made. Even after say five years, one would expect the same house to look a bit different, certainly having greater differences than shown here, comparing the 1962 house to the one in 1993.

Quotes
Audrey Macleah: Well, it seems to me that you don't have a crime scene. And, you don't have any identifiable remains unless you make some assumptions. Now, in order to go forward and profile a suspect, you need a victimology. I mean, without that as a base you really don't have anything, do you?

Connections
Followed by Perfect Prey (1998)

Soundtracks
MY HEROINE
Written by G. Morrow, E. Tomney, R. Urula, Billy Lee Riley (as B. Riley)
Performed by Rage to Live
Published by Brazen Blue Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Bar/None Records

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Featured review

7/10

A surprisingly good thriller

I have to thank the 'Further Attractions' trailer section on my American Yakuza DVD for finding this gem. My expectations weren't exactly high when I hit the play button but I was utterly hooked from the movie's start (when a young couple make a gruesome discovery) up until its nail biting finale. With an engaging story line, stylish and assured directing and writing, photography and music that perfectly blends with the mood of the story and good performances from all the cast I found this film an uncomfortable pleasure to watch. I'm not one that's easily scared but I can tell you my was heart pounding during the final 15 minutes of the film. If you enjoy a good thriller I would highly recommend buying the DVD... NOW!