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The Canyons

The Canyons

It's not the hills.

20134.41h 39m

Overview

The discovery of an illicit love affair leads two young Angelenos on a violent, sexually charged tour through the dark side of human nature.

Directed by Paul Schrader
Written by Bret Easton Ellis
Produced by Braxton Pope
Box OfficeBudget: $250KRevenue: $270K

Top Cast

Nolan Gerard Funk

Nolan Gerard Funk

Ryan

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan

Tara

James Deen

James Deen

Christian

Amanda Brooks

Amanda Brooks

Gina

Tenille Houston

Tenille Houston

Cynthia

Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant

Dr. Campbell

Jarod Einsohn

Jarod Einsohn

Hoodie Guy

Danny Wylde

Danny Wylde

Reed

Victor of Aquitaine

Victor of Aquitaine

Randall

Jim Boeven

Jim Boeven

Jon

Themes & Keywords

adulteryjealousymovie businessseductionliarcontrolhollywoodfearlove affairthreesomepossessivenesspsychotherapymind gamestrust fund baby

About The Canyons

The Canyons is a thriller, drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of adultery, jealousy, movie business, seduction, liar, control. Directed by Paul Schrader, it stars Nolan Gerard Funk, Lindsay Lohan, James Deen. The discovery of an illicit love affair leads two young Angelenos on a violent, sexually charged tour through the dark side of human nature.

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