(2009) is a psychological horror-thriller and a remake of the 1972 cult classic directed by Wes Craven. Directed by Dennis Iliadis and produced by Wes Craven himself, the film reimagines the original "rape and revenge" narrative for a modern audience, emphasizing visceral suspense and moral inquiry into the nature of violence. Production Overview Director: Dennis Iliadis.
Adam Alleca and Carl Ellsworth (based on the 1972 film by Wes Craven).
The film follows (Sara Paxton), a teenager who visits her family's remote lake house for the summer. After meeting a boy named Justin (Spencer Treat Clark), Mari and her friend Paige are kidnapped, assaulted, and left for dead by a gang of violent fugitives led by Justin's father, Krug (Garret Dillahunt).
Wes Craven, Sean S. Cunningham, and Marianne Maddalena.
Sharone Meir, known for utilizing "beautiful closeup framing" and grit.
Principally shot in Cape Town and the Helderberg Nature Reserve in South Africa, which stood in for the remote American lake house. Plot Summary