Below Utopia
He was a hired professional. But this was personal.
1997 · 88 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, Thriller
Daniel returns to his family's mansion for the holidays along with his girlfriend Susanne. His family's seemingly-utopian existence is overshadowed by not only the death of Daniel's brother, but also by Daniel's failure to live up to his brother's potential. However, this quickly becomes inconsequential, as blood-thirsty killers soon show up..
Directed by Kurt Voss · Written by David Diamond
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Justin Theroux Daniel Beckett -
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Tommy Lister Jr. Tiny - R Richard Danielson Cole
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Ron Harper Jack Beckett -
Marta Kristen Marilyn Beckett -
Eric Saiet Cousin Allen - B Bob Thomas Cousin Ed (uncredited)
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