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Audiences rate it 38 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Living in rural Texas is a dysfunctional family: an abusive dad, a Vietnam vet with a war wound that's left him impotent; a compliant wife and a son of about 20, two small sons who look a lot like their brother. The dad harbors a secret, and he goes to murderous lengths to keep it hidden. The young man, Jimmy, who has suspicions, but little comes out until a Yankee woman comes to town.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Audiences rate it 38 points higher than critics do.
42 audience votes
Key crew
- Antonio TibaldiDirector
- Michael BostonWriter
- Stewart CopelandOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ryan PhillippeJimmy West / Danny Knight
- Nastassja KinskiKate West
- John SavageRay West
- Shirley KnightDoris Knight
- Tyrin TurnerNate Carr
- Jenny LewisTraci Connor
- Brent JenningsTom
- John DomanAndy Berg
- Devon MichaelMark West
- Adam BurkeMikey West
- Kaitlin HopkinsYoung Doris
- Dennis LettsSergeant Phillips