Dead End
“Read the signs.”
Synopsis
On Christmas Eve, while driving to see his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.
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Dead End (2003) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 26, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$900K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$899K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
-$1K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Baptiste Andrea, Fabrice Canepa
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabrice Canepa, Jean-Baptiste Andrea
- Original Score
- Greg De Belles
- Original Title
- Dead End
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $900K
- Worldwide Gross
- $899K
- Production Studios
- Sagittaire Films, Captain Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Baptiste Andrea, Fabrice Canepa
Fabrice Canepa, Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Greg De Belles
Alexander Buono
Antoine Vareille
Yves Chevalier, James Huth, Sonja Schillito, Gabriella Stollenwerck, Cécile Telerman
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Director
James Huth
Producer
Sonja Schillito
Producer
Gabriella Stollenwerck
Producer
Cécile Telerman
Producer
Greg De Belles
Original Music Composer
Alexander Buono
Director of Photography
Antoine Vareille
Editor
Deborah Waknin
Costume Design
Bryce Holtshousen
Production Design
Fabrice Canepa
Writer
Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Writer
Fabrice Canepa
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead End
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead End about?
On Christmas Eve, while driving to see his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.
Who directed Dead End?
Dead End was directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea, Fabrice Canepa.
Who stars in Dead End?
The principal cast of Dead End includes Ray Wise, Alexandra Holden, Lin Shaye, Mick Cain, William Rosenfeld.
When was Dead End released and how long is it?
Dead End was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dead End?
Dead End had a reported production budget of $900K and grossed $899K at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Dead End?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead End was composed by Greg De Belles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead End?
Dead End holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).