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Open Windows

Open Windows

The 21st Century REAR WINDOW.

20145.11h 41m

Overview

Nick is excited to discover he's won a dinner date with his favorite actress, Jill Goddard. But when Jill refuses to honor the contest, he receives an offer he can't refuse: the ability to view Jill secretly via computer. Nick begins watching the unknowing star on her webcam, not realizing that this decision will put himself and Jill at risk as they enter a terrifying world of cat-and-mouse.

Directed by Nacho Vigalondo
Written by Nacho Vigalondo
Produced by Enrique López Lavigne, Belén Atienza, Mercedes Gamero
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0MRevenue: $100K

Top Cast

Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood

Nick Chambers

Sasha Grey

Sasha Grey

Jill Goddard

Neil Maskell

Neil Maskell

Chord

I

Iván González

Tony

Jaime Olías

Jaime Olías

Dave

Adam Quintero

Adam Quintero

Pierre - Triop #1

Daniel Pérez Prada

Daniel Pérez Prada

Triop #2

Jake Klamburg

Jake Klamburg

Triop #3

Rachel Arieff

Rachel Arieff

Carol

Michelle Jenner

Michelle Jenner

Possessed #1

Themes & Keywords

hotelhackerblackmailhigh technologyinvasion of privacysurveillancecomputer screentaserfound footagehoaxelectrical torturevoyeurismcyber thrillersexual blackmailscreenlifeweb camactresstechno thrillerfemale frontal nudity

About Open Windows

Open Windows is a thriller, action, crime film released in 2014 exploring themes of hotel, hacker, blackmail, high technology, invasion of privacy, surveillance. Directed by Nacho Vigalondo, it stars Elijah Wood, Sasha Grey, Neil Maskell. Nick is excited to discover he's won a dinner date with his favorite actress, Jill Goddard. But when Jill refuses to honor the contest, he receives an offer he can't refuse: the ability to view Jill secretly via computer. Nick begins watching the unknowing star on her webcam, not realizing that this decision will put himself and Jill at risk as they enter a terrifying world of cat-and-mouse.

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