Frailty

2002, Mystery & thriller/Horror, 1h 39m

154 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Creepy and disturbing, Frailty is well-crafted, low-key horror. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Set in present day Texas, "Frailty" centers on the FBI's search for a serial killer who calls himself "God's Hands." McConaughey plays Fenton Meeks, a young man who approaches the lead investigator, one night, claiming he knows the identity of the killer. The FBI agent is curious, but unimpressed until Fenton reveals that the killer is his younger brother Adam. This is a film about faith, family and the end of innocence.
  • Rating:
    R (Violence|Some Language)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Horror
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Bill Paxton
  • Producer:
    David Blocker, David Kirschner, Corey Sienega
  • Writer:
    Brent Hanley
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $13.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Lionsgate Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Bill Paxton
Dad
Matthew McConaughey
Adam Meiks
Powers Boothe
Agent Wesley Doyle
Matt O'Leary
Young Fenton Meiks
Luke Askew
Sheriff Smalls
Jeremy Sumpter
Young Adam Meiks
Derk Cheetwood
Agent Griffin Hull
Melissa Crider
Becky
Alan Davidson
Brad White
Cynthia Ettinger
Cynthia Harbridge
Vincent Chase
Edward March
Levi Kreis
Fenton Meiks
Bill Paxton
Director
Brent Hanley
Writer
David Blocker
Producer
Tom Huckabee
Executive Producer
Eberhard Kayser
Co-Producer
David Kirschner
Producer
Frederick Levy
Associate Producer
Karen Loop
Executive Producer
Mario Ohoven
Co-Producer
Michael Ohoven
Co-Producer
Tom Ortenberg
Executive Producer
Michael Paseornek
Executive Producer
Corey Sienega
Producer
Brian Tyler
Original Music
Bill Butler
Cinematographer
Arnold Glassman
Film Editing
Mary Gail Artz
Casting
Barbara Cohen
Casting
Nelson Coates
Production Design
Kevin Cozen
Art Director
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Critic Reviews for Frailty

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Audience Reviews for Frailty

  • Jun 15, 2019
    Powers Boothe and Matthew McConaughey cross swords in a tense game of cat-and-mouse while on the hunt for a mysterious serial killer known as "God's Hand". There's some backstory to go through at first in this offering, Bill Paxton's directorial debut, and therein is the real meat of this story about a simple blue collar man who believes that God wants him - and his young sons - to destroy demons. Fans of "The Usual Suspects" will recognise similar patterns in the technique and presentation but the central story is interesting enough to maintain interest.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • May 24, 2018
    Bill Paxton and the guy from those lincoln car commercials? What an incredible duo. Hard not to feel blessed seeing 2 titans on the industry doing what they do best
    Spencer M Super Reviewer
  • Apr 24, 2017
    Excellent film. This is an absolute gem.
    Stephen S Super Reviewer
  • Oct 03, 2016
    This movie had such an obvious Usual Suspects feeling that I pretty much knew what was going to happen about a 1/3 through the film. McConaughey was effective in the lead role and Bill Paxton did a great job playing an unhinged religious father. As far as if this is worth a watch? Game over, man. Game over.
    Patrick W Super Reviewer
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