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Director Brad Anderson is a master of mounting tension, and with ‘Fractured’ he crafted an immensely gripping and suspenseful thriller that kept audiences gripped until its shocking ending.
Sam Worthington delivers a raw, unhinged performance as a father desperate to find his family after a mysterious accident in a department store.
As more is uncovered, horror takes over.
Larenz Tate and Lucina Barney are also superb as two very different strangers who cross paths with Worthington's character in treacherous ways. Their scenes are exquisitely acted.
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Anderson drags the viewer into an increasingly disorienting paranoid state alongside Worthington, with haunting detail and an eerie soundtrack that plays on the fear of social dangers and the loss of loved ones.
The final revelation of Fractured's twist is monstrously chilling, elevating this tight thriller to chilling prestige. A work of impeccable pacing and psychological penetration that deserved much more attention.
A modern masterclass in how to instil dread through intimate and real character drama.
Anderson is consistently underrated. It should be recognised as one of the best thrillers of its time. A nerve-shredding marvel.
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Although it slipped under the radar for the big awards, Fractured received high critical praise upon its release for its convoluted ending and mounting tension.
Sam Worthington's committed performance was especially praised, proving his worth beyond the blockbusters.
Commercially, Fractured found its audience on Netflix and in cinemas, grossing $17 million worldwide on a modest $6 million budget.