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RUNTIME
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Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
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Jenifer
2005 0h 58m EN
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6.0
MID
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6.3
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★6.0TMDB · 133★6.3IMDB · 6541
HorrorTV Movie
Synopsis
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After a detective rescues a mute disfigured woman from being murdered, he takes her into his home to prevent her from staying in a mental hospital, a move which alienates his family and soon turns to obsession.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Where to watch · US
Cast
Steven Weber
Frank Spivey
Laurie Brunetti
Spacey
Carrie Anne Fleming
Jenifer
Kevin Crofton
Homeless Man
Beau Starr
Chief Charlie
Julia Arkos
Ann Wilkerson
Jasmine Chan
Amy
Harris Allan
Pete
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Dario Argento
- Writers
- Steven Weber, Bruce Jones
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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ERA
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Released 21 years ago.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Dario Argento, shot by Attila Szalay. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Edward Shearmur. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Marshall Harvey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Steven Weber and Laurie Brunetti and Carrie Anne Fleming carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt0643108 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Dario Argento directs. Attila Szalay behind the camera. Edward Shearmur scores. Marshall Harvey cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
- 2Released 21 years ago.
- 3Directed by Dario Argento, shot by Attila Szalay. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Edward Shearmur. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Marshall Harvey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6Steven Weber and Laurie Brunetti and Carrie Anne Fleming carry the top of the cast.
- 7IMDB entry: tt0643108 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Attila Szalay
- Original score
- Edward Shearmur
- Editing
- Marshall Harvey
- Production design
- David Fischer
- Costume design
- Lyn Kelly
- Makeup / hair
- Greg Nicotero
- VFX supervisor
- Lee Wilson
- Runtime
- 58 min · 0h 58m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- IMDB
- Jenifer (2005)
- IMDB rating
- 6.3/10 · 6541 votes
- MPAA
- TV-MA
Also by
Dario Argento
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Key crew
- Executive ProducerStephen R. Brown
- Music SupervisorHappy Walters
- Special Effects Makeup ArtistGreg Nicotero
- Main Title Theme ComposerEdward Shearmur
- Production DesignDavid Fischer
- Music SupervisorLisa Brown
- Visual Effects SupervisorLee Wilson
- Short StoryBruce Jones
- ProducerLisa Richardson
- Special Effects Makeup ArtistHoward Berger
- CastingKelly Wagner
- EditorMarshall Harvey
- CastingNancy Nayor
- Music SupervisorJen Ross
- Costume DesignLyn Kelly
- ProducerTom Rowe
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- detective
- cabin in the woods
- infatuation
- disfigured face
- disfigurement
- eaten alive
- monster girl
Release history · US
When it landed
- TV2005-11-18· Showtime
Also known as
International titles
- Masters of Horror: JeniferUS
- 愛しのジェニファーJP
