A young woman newly returned to her hometown becomes the subject of harassment by a man named Blackway, an ex-cop turned violent crime lord who operates with impunity in this small community on the edge of the wilderness. Forsaken by the local townspeople—and advised by the Sheriff to leave town—Lillian decides instead to take a stand against her sociopathic stalker, and enlists the help of ex-logger Lester and his laconic young sidekick.
Acting
Hopkins whispers more menace than most actors scream.
Cinematography
British Columbia wilderness becomes its own threatening character.
Practical Effects
Gritty logging-town authenticity—no polished Hollywood sheen.
Director
Daniel Alfredson
Anthony Hopkins
Lester
Julia Stiles
Lillian
Alexander Ludwig
Nate
Ray Liotta
Richard Blackway
Steve Bacic
Fitzgerald
Lochlyn Munro
Murdoch
Hal Holbrook
Whizzer
Aleks Paunovic
Skell
Taylor Hickson
Meth Head Girl
Chris Gauthier
Chris
Aaron Pearl
Scotty Cavanaugh
Glenn Beck
DB
William Belleau
Middle logger
Audrey Smallman
Heidi
Dale Wilson
Wingate
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Daniel Alfredson made the Millennium Trilogy adaptations—explains the chilly Scandinavian pacing despite the Pacific Northwest setting.
Based on the novel 'Go With Me' by Castle Freeman Jr., which drew from real rural Vermont logging communities where law enforcement presence is sparse.
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