Identity

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Identity

R

2003

1h 30m

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

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When a vicious storm breaks out in the Nevada desert, 10 people seek refuge in an isolated motel. At the same time, a serial killer (Pruitt Taylor Vince) under the care of psychiatrist Doctor Mallick (Alfred Molina) -- who has just found the killer's revealing journal -- awaits execution for murdering a group of motel guests. When the storm-stranded travelers realize they are being killed off one by one, limo driver Ed Dakota (John Cusack) bids to stay alive and reveal the murderer's identity.

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Critics Consensus

Identity is a film that will divide audiences -- the twists of its plot will either impress or exasperate you.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

02/12/2024

This fanciful murder mystery builds up to a whopping twist that just about holds together when you replay what came before.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/24/2010

4/5

Scary beyond belief serial killer thriller.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

06/19/2003

3/4

In fact, when the third act trickery comes on strong, it's Cusack who's given the responsibility of selling it to the audience. That he does this isn't really a surprise, that he makes it so profoundly affecting is.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

11/09/2019

Unexpected, surprising, intelligent, involved and evolving. Identity gives a 21st Century identity to the fright-flick.

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Steve Newton

Georgia Straight

02/09/2014

2/5

My eyeballs were doing some serious rolling of their own at the general ineptitude of this failed mating of Friday the 13th and Ten Little Indians.

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

09/24/2007

D

A good cast is enacting this fancy rubbish; what drew them to the material besides its self-conscious cleverness is beyond me.

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Leah B

@LeahB3 Dec 11

A bunch of interesting actors acting badly. I remember loving it when I first saw it. But it doesn't really hold up. The acting was stilted and the plot was silly. It was alright but I'm not a fan girl

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Cameron B

@CameronLand Dec 5

With a top notch cast, wonderful direction, and a great play on an old premise, Identity is a must-see.

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Joshua m

@Flameon Dec 3

Interesting film, that borders on horror and comedy at the same time. In order for the plot device to work, there is a bit of audience manipulation. There is no way around it, but to the film's credit it gives hints throughout this is coming.

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Some G

@Girl888888 Dec 3

I liked ray in this one ! I imagine this movie as a writer's fantasy. the non stop rain did make it scary . was it like bagman? No . but maybe it's a sequel since they are at a motel , I don't know

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Nov 28

It's not very well known. It's mid at best. Great cast though. If you're into this sort of genre, then watch it.

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Rich C.

@Cordu0702 Nov 22

Nice film. Just stumbled upon it. Worth the watch.

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Synopsis

When a vicious storm breaks out in the Nevada desert, 10 people seek refuge in an isolated motel. At the same time, a serial killer (Pruitt Taylor Vince) under the care of psychiatrist Doctor Mallick (Alfred Molina) -- who has just found the killer's revealing journal -- awaits execution for murdering a group of motel guests. When the storm-stranded travelers realize they are being killed off one by one, limo driver Ed Dakota (John Cusack) bids to stay alive and reveal the murderer's identity.

Director: James Mangold
Producer: Cathy Konrad
Screenwriter: James Mangold, Michael Cooney, Michael Cooney
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia
Rating: R (Strong Violence|Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 14, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $51.5M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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