Twisted (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Twisted is a 2004 drama thriller directed by Philip Kaufman, starring Ashley Judd, Samuel L. Jackson and Andy Garcia. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $41 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $50M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Twisted About?
The premise of Twisted without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman seeks independence from her controlling mother, forming new friendships that lead her down a dangerous path. As those around her meet a mysterious end, her mother grows increasingly suspicious. Hannah must confront the possibility that her pursuit of freedom may be connected to a terrifying threat and jeopardize her own well-being.
Twisted Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lover
- ex lover
- special investigation
- murder mystery
- murder
- kicked in the balls
- pub
- walking alone at night
- pool table
- tattoo
- casual sex
- rough sex
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- man and woman share a bed
- wine
- drinking wine
- thin woman
- police uniform
- doll
- photograph
- aquarium
- psychologist
- psychological test
- drinking alone
- suit and tie
- police violence
- police brutality
- prisoner
- lawyer
- rich kid
- defendant
- balcony
- al fresco
- mentor
- mentee
- behind bars
- orphan
- shirt and tie
- framed photograph
- falling asleep on a couch
- couch
- coworker coworker relationship
- former lover
- resentment toward co worker
- mobile phone
- too late
- marine unit
- corpse
- burn mark
- cheering audience
- autopsy
Twisted Cast
Ashley Judd leads the cast, with Samuel L. Jackson and Andy Garcia. Directed by Philip Kaufman.
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Director Philip Kaufman
More from Philip Kaufman
More films directed by Philip Kaufman, best-rated first: The Right Stuff, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Unbearable Lightness of Being and Quills.
Twisted Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Twisted 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Metacritic 26 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 75% User score
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Twisted Plot Summary
What happens in Twisted from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Police officer Jessica Shepard (Ashley Judd) has recently made a significant leap in her career, being transferred to the homicide division and promoted to detective inspector. Her inaugural case is particularly disturbing; it involves the murder of a man she had previously dated. Just when things couldn’t get more unsettling, another body turns up the next day—with the same distinctive cigarette burn on his hand and yet another connection to Jessica. It appears they are on the hunt for a serial killer targeting men with whom Jessica has had relationships.
Full summary
The whole story of Twisted, scene by scene
Twisted Box Office & Budget
Twisted grossed $41 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 82% of what it cost. $25.2 million came from the US and Canada and $15.8 million (38%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$41M
82% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $25.2M
- International
- $15.8M
- Budget
- $50M
How Well Do You Know Twisted?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Detective Inspector Jessica Shepard?
Cars in Twisted
12 cars on screen, including the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1998 Ford Crown Victoria Main role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1966 Ford Mustang Important role -
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis Important role
Twisted Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Acechada” and “Izmama”.
- Also known as
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- Acechada
- Izmama
- Twisted - hengenvaarallisia suhteita
- Sti skia tou dolofonou
- Blackout
- Amneziya
- La tela dell'assassino
- Twisted - Der erste Verdacht
- Instincts meurtriers
- Giro inesperado
- Black Out
- Amnezja
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- Twisted - Homicídios Ocultos
- Függőség
- Амнезия
- Klíč k vraždě
- Στη Σκιά του Δολοφόνου
- רצח אינטימי
- A Marca
- Girdap
- 블랙아웃
- Амнезія
- Измамa
- Iškrypę
- Zatamnjenje
- Ummikus
- ツイステッド
- Distorsionarea
- 熄灯追缉令
- Tomb inesperat
- พลิกปริศนา ฆ่าซ่อนปม
- 非常命案
- Pistes troubles
Seen Twisted?
Movies Like Twisted
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Twisted Desire, Twisted and Twisted Obsession.
Twisted FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Twisted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Twisted?
Twisted runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Twisted released?
Twisted was released on February 27, 2004.
Who directed Twisted?
Twisted was directed by Philip Kaufman.
More films by Philip Kaufman Who is in the cast of Twisted?
Twisted stars Ashley Judd, Samuel L. Jackson and Andy Garcia.
How much did Twisted make at the box office?
Twisted grossed $41 million worldwide ($25.2 million domestic, $15.8 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is Twisted rated?
Twisted has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 26 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Does Twisted have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Twisted has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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