Raising Cain

Raising Cain

Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma.

R 1992 · 92 min · ★ 6.0 · Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller

Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.

Directed by Brian De Palma · Written by Brian De Palma

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John Lithgow Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Lolita Davidovich Jenny O'Keefe Nix
Steven Bauer Jack Dante
Frances Sternhagen Dr. Lynn Waldheim
Gregg Henry Lt. Terri
Tom Bower Sgt, Cully
Mel Harris Sarah
Teri Austin Karen Bowman
Gabrielle Carteris Nan
Barton Heyman Mack
Amanda Pombo Amy Nix
Kathleen Callan Emma Dante

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