D-Tox
D-Tox

D-Tox

2002Movie96 minEnglish

A disgraced FBI agent with a drinking problem joins nine other troubled law enforcement officers at an isolated detox clinic in the wilds of Wyoming. But the therapeutic sanctuary becomes a nightmarish hellhole when a major snowstorm cuts off the clinic from the outside world and enables a killer on the inside to get busy.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users45%
Director: Jim GillespieGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Jake Malloy, a burnt-out detective haunted by his past and a drinking problem, is sent to a remote rehabilitation clinic for law enforcement officers. However, the clinic turns into a deadly trap when an unseen killer begins systematically eliminating the patients one by one. Malloy must use his wits and survival skills to uncover the killer's identity and escape the isolated facility before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

D-Tox received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely criticized for its formulaic plot, uninspired direction, and Sylvester Stallone's performance, which many found to be unengaging. Despite its ensemble cast of notable actors, the film failed to deliver a compelling thriller experience, leading to its poor box office performance and critical reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • A generic and uninspired thriller that squanders its talented cast.
  • Lacks suspense and relies on tired genre clichés.
  • Sylvester Stallone's performance is a major drawback.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'D-Tox' to be a disappointing and forgettable thriller. Many felt the plot was predictable and lacked originality, with some criticizing the acting and the overall execution of the film. Despite a promising premise, it failed to engage most viewers.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Detox' and was shot in 1999, but was not released in the United States until 2002 due to distribution issues.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

An FBI agent "Molloy" (Sylvester Stallone) has been on the trail of a serial cop-killer for two years and nine murders later, still can't pin him down. The murderer decides to turn the tables on his pursuer by killing not only his close col...
John Chard

John Chard

You're real good at kicking them when they're down, aren't you? Sly Stallone stars as an FBI Agent who turns to drink when the love of his life becomes the victim of a crazed serial killer who has been targeting cops for death. So struck...