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Paranoid (2000): Cast & Plot

Paranoid (2000) movie poster

Paranoid is a 2000 crime thriller directed by John Duigan, starring Jessica Alba as Chloe, Iain Glen and Oliver Milburn. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Paranoid (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
John Duigan
Genres
Crime , Horror , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Paranoid About?

The premise of Paranoid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Chloe Keane, a stressed American fashion model living in London, heads to a countryside weekend at former rock‑star Stan’s house after she and her boyfriend are invited to his family’s party. The next morning she awakens alone, drugged and handcuffed to the bed, while her boyfriend has vanished, leaving her trapped in the bizarre household.

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Cast & crew

Paranoid Cast & Characters

Jessica Alba leads the cast as Chloe, with Iain Glen as Stan and Oliver Milburn as Toby. Directed by John Duigan; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from John Duigan

More films directed by John Duigan, best-rated first: Sirens, Head in the Clouds, Molly and Careless Love.

Full filmography
Plot

Paranoid Plot Summary

What happens in Paranoid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens at a fashion show, where Chloe Keene struts the catwalk. She returns home to her boyfriend, Toby, and recounts a glamorous time in New York. After a tense phone call that goes nowhere, she tells a friend she will change her number. Later, at a shoot, she runs into her other boyfriend, Ned, who invites her to a reunion of his former band. She heads home and fibs that she will visit someone in Brighton.

Full summary

The whole story of Paranoid, scene by scene

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Videos

Paranoid Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Paranoid.

Paranoid - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Paranoid?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the model who appears at the fashion show at the beginning of the film?

Cars

Cars in Paranoid

5 cars on screen, including the 1973 Datsun 240K and the 1989 Jaguar Sovereign XJ40.

All 5 cars
  • 1973 Datsun 240K in Paranoid 1973 Datsun 240K Important role
  • 1989 Jaguar Sovereign XJ40 in Paranoid 1989 Jaguar Sovereign XJ40 Important role
  • 1997 Nissan Primera in Paranoid 1997 Nissan Primera Important role
  • 1993 Ford Escort MkV in Paranoid 1993 Ford Escort MkV Minor role
Details

Paranoid Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “A Casa do Mal” and “Paranoia”.

Also known as
  • A Casa do Mal
  • Paranoia
  • Paranoïd
  • Paranoid – 48 Stunden in seiner Gewalt
  • Паранойя
  • Bestia
  • 禁室迷情夜

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FAQ

Paranoid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Paranoid, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Paranoid?

Paranoid runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Paranoid released?

Paranoid was released on March 30, 2000.

Who directed Paranoid?

Paranoid was directed by John Duigan.

More films by John Duigan

Who is in the cast of Paranoid?

Paranoid stars Jessica Alba as Chloe, Iain Glen as Stan and Oliver Milburn as Toby, among 18 credited actors.

Does Paranoid have a post-credit scene?

No. Paranoid has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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