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The Tie That Binds

1995 · 99 min

A grim, suspenseful chase that keeps you on edge with its disturbing family dynamics and sudden violence.

Directed by
Wesley Strick
Genres
Thriller, Crime
Tagline
Janie's been adopted by the perfect couple. With their help she can find a new life. If her real parents don't find her first.
Overview
A young couple adopts a traumatized child, unaware that her parents are fugitives and murderers who will do anything to get her back.
How it feels
Dark, tense and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Family, trauma, survival, parenthood
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Wesley Strick
Genres
Thriller, Crime
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • trauma
  • survival
  • parenthood
  • violence
Places
  • big city
  • suburbs
  • single country house
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror5
Humour1
Realism7
Romance1
Tension8
Darkness8
Complexity3
Emotional weight6

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