Rated R for language and violence
Starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, Vanessa Hudgens
Directed by Scott Walker
The Story:
Alaskan State Trooper Jack Holcombe (Cage) has been on the hunt for a notorious serial killer. Robert Hansen (Cusack) seems like a stand-up guy in the community, but someone is abducting young girls, torturing them, and then leaving them for dead out in the wilderness. When Cyndy Paulsen (Hudgens) escapes, this is the first break that the troopers have in catching their man. However, Cyndy is hardly reliable, and Hansen's been covering his tracks for decades.
Naturally, based on a true story.
Cage reins his usual out-there self in with this role, and plays a no-nonsense trooper ready to head to the Lower 48, but wanting to close out this last case before he goes.
Cusack is effectively creepy and sadistic, playing completely against type as a man with a deep, dark secret.
It's a slow build that's definitely moody and atmospheric.
Given the wild terrain and abilities of pilots, it's no wonder Hansen was able to pull off his treachery.
The conclusion of the film is worth it, and this winds up being a touching tribute to the ladies that were lost to this filth.
Available to stream instantly on Netflix as of this writing.
Final Grade: B-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Once was good. Creepy, but good.
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