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Frailty (DVD) Steeped in gloomy atmosphere, Frailty locates its horror in the tyranny of religious fanaticism. Making an assured directorial debut, actor Bill Paxton costars as a Texas widower who believes God has recruited him to destroy demons in human form. Feeling divinely justified in committing a series of ax murders (discreetly unseen), he urges his two young sons to assist him in the killings--a living nightmare recalled in flashback by one of the now-adult sons (Matthew McConaughey) to the FBI agent (Powers Boothe) who's investigating the murders. But mystery is of secondary importance in Brent Hanley's cleverly twisting screenplay; Frailty suggests, with unsettling subtlety, that Paxton's mission may not be delusional, thus burdening his deadly wrath with spiritually disturbing significance. It's definitely not a feel-good film, but with celebrity endorsements by Stephen King and directors James Cameron and Sam Raimi (who both made films with Paxton), Frailty gets under the skin with insidious efficiency. ~ from Amazon.com Starring Director Distributor Release Date Picture Special Features - Feature commentary with producer David Kirschner, editor Arnold Glassman, and composer Brian Tyler - Feature commentary with screenwriter Brent Hanley - "The Making Of Frailty" featurette - "Anatomy Of A Scene" featurette - Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by Bill Paxton - Still photos presentation by James Hamilton - Theatrical Trailer - Storyboards |
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