Twisted
“Every murder has a mark.”
Synopsis
Recently promoted and transferred to the homicide division, Inspector Jessica Shepard feels pressure to prove herself -- and what better way than by solving San Francisco's latest murder? However, as Shepard and her partner, Mike Delmarco, soon discover, the victim shared a romantic connection to her. As more of Shepard's ex-lovers turn up dead, her mind starts to become unstable, and she begins to wonder if she could be the very killer she's trying to track down.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-07
Top Cast
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Ashley Judd
Jessica Shepard
Samuel L. Jackson
John Mills
Andy Garcia
Mike Delmarco
David Strathairn
Dr. Melvin Frank
Russell Wong
Lieutenant Tong
Mark Pellegrino
Jimmy Schmidt
Camryn Manheim
Lisa
Titus Welliver
Dale Becker
D.W. Moffett
Ray Porter
Richard T. Jones
Wilson Jefferson
Leland Orser
Edmund Cutler
James Oliver Bullock
John Flanagan
William Hall
Chip Marshall
Joe Duer
Larry Geber
Jim Hechim
Bob Sherman
Drew Letchworth
Bartender
Diane Amos
Jones
Anni Long
Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
February 27, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.82x
-$9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Thorp
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Twisted
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $41M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Intertainment AG, Kopelson Entertainment, Blackout Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Kaufman
Sarah Thorp
Mark Isham
Peter Deming
Peter Boyle
Barry Baeres, Stephen Joel Brown, Michael Flynn, Anne Kopelson, Arnold Kopelson
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Kaufman
Director
Barry Baeres
Producer
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
J. Dennis Washington
Production Design
Peter Boyle
Editor
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Bob Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Anne Kopelson
Producer
Arnold Kopelson
Producer
Eric Brevig
Visual Effects Supervisor
Florina Massbaum
Producer
Linne Radmin
Producer
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Sarah Thorp
Writer
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twisted
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twisted about?
Recently promoted and transferred to the homicide division, Inspector Jessica Shepard feels pressure to prove herself -- and what better way than by solving San Francisco's latest murder? However, as Shepard and her partner, Mike Delmarco, soon discover, the victim shared a romantic connection to her. As more of Shepard's ex-lovers turn up dead, her mind starts to become unstable, and she begins to wonder if she could be the very killer she's trying to track down.
Who directed Twisted?
Twisted was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Who stars in Twisted?
The principal cast of Twisted includes Ashley Judd, Samuel L. Jackson, Andy Garcia, David Strathairn, Russell Wong.
When was Twisted released and how long is it?
Twisted was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Twisted?
Twisted had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $41M at the worldwide box office (0.82 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Twisted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twisted was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twisted?
Twisted holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).