Twisted
Twisted

Twisted

2003Movie119 minEnglish

A psychological thriller about psychically linked, depressed siblings.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes7%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users38%
Director: Philip KaufmanGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Romance

Plot Summary

A San Francisco police detective finds herself investigating a series of murders that seem to be connected to her own life. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers dark secrets and a tangled web of relationships, including one with a man who may be the killer. The investigation becomes increasingly personal and dangerous as the lines between victim and perpetrator blur.

Critical Reception

Twisted was met with largely negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some performances, particularly Samuel L. Jackson's, received a modicum of praise, the film was widely criticized for its convoluted plot, predictable twists, and uninspired direction. Audiences also found the film to be unengaging and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its predictable plot twists and lack of suspense.
  • Criticized for weak character development and an uninspired narrative.
  • Deemed a misfire with a convoluted and unsatisfying resolution.

Google audience: Google users largely disliked "Twisted," with many finding the plot confusing and the twists to be unoriginal. The film failed to engage a significant portion of the audience, with common complaints revolving around a lack of tension and a predictable, unsatisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film's screenplay was rewritten multiple times during production, contributing to its perceived lack of coherence.

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