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John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John Hawkes, Alfred Molina ... see more see more... , Clea DuVall , John C. McGinley , William Lee Scott , Jake Busey , Pruitt Taylor Vince , Rebecca De Mornay , Carmen Argenziano , Marshall Bell , Leila Kenzle , Matt Letscher , Bret Loehr , Holmes Osborne , Frederick Coffin , Joe Hart , Stuart M. Besser , Terence Bernie Hines , Michael Hirsch

Ten strangers are brought together during a weather emergency, only to discover a far greater danger awaits them in this suspense-drama. A sudden rainstorm in a remote desert town strands a disparate ... read more read more...variety of people at a rundown motel. A convict sentenced to death, Malcolm Rivers (Pruitt Taylor Vince), is stuck in transit with his lawyer (Alfred Molina). Ginny and Lou (Clea DuVall and William Lee Scott) are a not-especially-happy pair of young marrieds on their honeymoon. Ed (John Cusack) is a bright and resourceful chauffeur working for actress Caroline Suzanne (Rebecca De Mornay). George York (John C. McGinley) is a concerned husband trying to find help for his wife (Leila Kenzle, who was struck by Caroline's limo. Paris (Amanda Peet) is a prostitute who wants to move on to a better life. And Rhodes (Ray Liotta) is a police detective who has in his custody Robert Maine (Jake Busey), a dangerous and deranged criminal. As the rain pours down and motel manager Larry (John Hawkes) tries to care for his customers, one by one the unexpected guests begin losing their lives at the hands of a murderer. As the body count mounts, the stranded travelers struggle to find out who the killer is; however, they also learn each of them has a secret, and that their arrival at the motel has not been a matter of mere chance. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: James Mangold

Release Date: April 25, 2003

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DVD Release Date: September 6, 2005

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  • jmanard52
    August 29, 2011
    jmanard52
    This is how thriller should be, Good suspense, good story, nice twists!
  • fb729949618
    November 11, 2011
    fb729949618
    Great murder mystery film with an awesome plot. Would definitely recommend to anyone that likes the mystery/suspense/horror genres.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    October 10, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Identity is one suspenseful psychological horror thriller. The plot is very well crafted, and is very interesting, intriguing and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Director James Mangold crafts an intense film that is equally scary and thrilling. Identity has a good plot with a... read more good cast. This is a fine psychological horror film, that is quite different than most. The film is very effective at building up the tension. Identity works very well and is a very well crafted horror film with lots of chilling moments. The cast deliver good performances and the thrills and chills build up very well. Sure there are things that could've been done better, but for the most part, Identity works well enough to keep you in suspense. The film does have good pacing, and that's the key in delivering a good psychological horror scare. James Mangold takes his time to deliver the overall plot, and the viewer is left in the dark, and is required to keep on guessing till the very end. Identity is a smart psychological horror film with a good story and a good cast. The film has its flaws, but for the most part, the film works well enough for you to build fear and dread, and above all, it keeps you guessing till the end. After all, in this genre of horror, you never know what will happen next, and that's one of the reasons why psychological horror delivers a unique and horrifying viewing experience. Identity may not be a perfect film, but it sure delivers a good viewing experience.
  • LWOODS04
    September 22, 2011
    LWOODS04
    Cast: John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John Hawkes, Alfred Molina, Clea DuVall, John C. McGinley, William Lee Scott, Jake Busey, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Rebecca De Mornay, Carmen Argenziano, Marshall Bell, Leila Kenzle, Matt Letscher, Bret Loehr

    Director: James Mangold

    ... read moreSummary: Complete strangers stranded at a remote desert motel during a raging storm soon find themselves the target of a deranged murderer. As their numbers thin out, the travelers begin to turn on each other, as each tries to figure out who the killer is. John Cusack, Jake Busey, Rebecca De Mornay, Clea DuVall and Ray Liotta co-star in this spine-tingling thriller that culminates in a surprising twist for everyone concerned -- including the murderer.

    My Thoughts: "What a twisted movie.. I was hooked from the begining to the very end.. I have never seen a thriller like this before so that made me love it even more.. I was shocked by the ending to find out who was the real killer in that crazy mans mind.. Never would have guessed who it was.. Its always good to put a good thriller in a cheap creepy Motel.. It's the best scenario.. But there were so many twists and turns, you never knew where it was taking you. The characters were great.. LOVED John Cusack.. He was awesome as always.. He brings it in every film.. Never a disappointment. Would definetly watch this movie again."
  • emilebond007
    June 26, 2011
    emilebond007
    Am I the only one who really hated and failed to believe all of these implausible twists? Twists, by the way, that makes any characters unworthy of the viewer's sympathy or interest. Even without the twists, the movie could hardly succeed at that.
  • fb701560354
    March 1, 2011
    fb701560354
    I was really confused by all the twists and turns in the plot.
  • helpahorse
    October 24, 2010
    helpahorse
    I thought it was okay. Some of the characters were really annoying. Like the part with the girl who ran into the bathroom crying and screaming. Like cry a river, build a bridge and get over it.

    The twist sucked too. Sure it was unexpected, but really? The *SPOILER* kid is the... read more killer? Nobody could kill the kid before the kid killed them? Aren't they all grown adults? Geez. Talk about being weak.
  • Deano78
    August 21, 2010
    Deano78
    A very strange horror with a real twist of an ending!!
  • arashxak
    March 11, 2010
    arashxak
    A flawed film & it's a bit more gimmickly than it shoud be but it's a well-made fun ride & I enjoyed every minute of it, It laso has a fine cast & the other thing I liked about The Identity was the fact that it doesn't try to fool the audience & only surprise us with a twist it g... read moreives us enough clues from the very first sequence
  • allan913
    December 5, 2009
    allan913
    A totally engaging, riveting, chilling, original and unpridictable edge of your seat thriller. A smart, stunning, well-crafted and brilliant piece of mystery film making. It keeps your pulse pounding and your heart-racing all the way to its mind-blowing finish. A puzzel box of su... read morespense in unbarreable doses. You'll wont belive what happens next. Pure ingenious with a great script and cast. John Cusack and Ray Liotta are at their best. A strong and exceptional cast with great performances. Thriller's dont get more explosively entertaining or truly spellbinding than this.

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Critic Reviews

Rex Reed
May 16, 2003
Rex Reed, New York Observer

A lame-brained nut job in search of an identity of its own. Full Review

Dennis Lim
April 29, 2003
Dennis Lim, Village Voice

A nihilist project in Usual Suspects mode: Nothing is as it seems, because nothing matters in the least. Full Review

Richard Roeper
April 28, 2003
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

[A] very well made horror thriller. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
April 25, 2003
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

Assorted examples of artificially flavoured humanity ... proceed to panic, bicker and run with the customary perversity that characters in situations like this do toward their gory destinies. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
April 25, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

More than an entertaining thriller. It's a highly original one. Full Review

Joe Baltake
April 25, 2003
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

What's terrific about Mangold is that he doesn't slavishly clone other, earlier films but actually tries to bring something fresh to the familiar. Full Review

Jan Stuart
April 25, 2003
Jan Stuart, Newsday

It can make for an exasperating ride, since the filmmakers fudge the line between earnest manipulation and flip self-mockery. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
April 25, 2003
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

An over-directed slasher picture full of arty tricks and slumming stars. Full Review

Jack Mathews
April 25, 2003
Jack Mathews, New York Daily News

I think it's a fascinating movie that, if you are able to make the leap it asks of you at about the three-quarter mark, will give you something to think and talk about for days. Full Review

Eric Harrison
April 25, 2003
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle

This isn't a story: It's a catalog of gruesome murders. Full Review

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