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Hard Candy

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Hayley is a precocious teenager who goes to a coffee shop to meet Jeff, the photographer she met on the internet. Jeff thinks he is in for a real treat, but Hayley plays a trick on him. After drugging Jeff and tying him down, Hayley reveals that she knows Jeff preys on teenage girls, and she has a plan to wring a confession from him.

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Critics Consensus

Disturbing, controversial, but entirely engrossing, Hard Candy is well written with strong lead performances, especially that of newcomer Elliot Page. A movie that stays with the viewer long after leaving the theater.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 11/15/2011
Personally, I'd rather have this movie obliterated from my memory. Go to Full Review Caroline Westbrook Empire Magazine 12/30/2006
4/5
A cracking little thriller which makes you think even as it's keeping you on the edge of your seat. It's not always easy viewing, but Hard Candy is an intelligent, challenging film which deserves to be seen. Go to Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald 07/14/2006
This swamp gets very murky indeed. Bring your moral compass. Go to Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast 11/27/2023
4.5/5
A masterclass in direction, screenwriting and acting, Hard Candy goes for the jugular and never lets up. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast 11/23/2023
4/5
David Slade's directorial feature is low key a secret rape/revenge film that features powerhouse performances from Elliot Page and Patrick Wilson and plenty of uncomfortable moments. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ 12/02/2020
4.5/5
Nelson's taut, smart script and believable dialogue keeps the tension crackling throughout the 103-minute running time, changing gears just when you think you've got it all figured out. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Erik J Oct 29 The young girl in this movie is really cute! I hope she never changes and stays a cute girl and grows into a beautiful woman. See more Jack B Sep 11 It is indeed an uncomfortable subject. But Slade handles it well, and he is aided most ably by the crackling screenplay by Brian Nelson and the two stellar leads. See more Emil A May 1 I really hope he kills her! This girl is SO annoying! I want this to become Hostel real quick. :D See more Meatatarian Feb 12 Great idea, but falls short, unrealistic throughout, entirely too long. Just didn't make any since, how for her, why for him???? See more Brad M Feb 3 Was a good idea....just too long. Got a little slow. But was overall pretty good. See more Micha J 12/24/2024 This movie was honestly horrible, many parts of the plot not explained. It’s a fun movie to make fun of See more Read all reviews
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David Slade

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Patrick Wilson

Geoff Kohlver

Elliot Page

Hayley Stark

Sandra Oh

Judy Tokuda

Odessa Rae

Janelle Rogers

Gilbert John

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Synopsis Hayley is a precocious teenager who goes to a coffee shop to meet Jeff, the photographer she met on the internet. Jeff thinks he is in for a real treat, but Hayley plays a trick on him. After drugging Jeff and tying him down, Hayley reveals that she knows Jeff preys on teenage girls, and she has a plan to wring a confession from him.
Director
David Slade
Producer
Paul Allen, David Higgins, Jody Patton, Michael Caldwell, Richard Hutton
Screenwriter
Brian Nelson
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Launchpad Productions, IcePack Pictures, Lions Gate Films, Vulcan Productions
Rating
R (Involving Teen|Aberrant Sexual Content|Language|Violent Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 25, 2005, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Apr 14, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.0M
Runtime
1h 43m
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