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61% Critic Match
Raising Cain
“Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma.”
6.1 / 10• 1992• 1h 32m•R• English
HorrorThrillerCrimeMysteryDrama
Storyline
Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.
Cast & Crew
John Lithgow
Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Lead
Lolita Davidovich
Jenny O'Keefe Nix
Steven Bauer
Jack Dante
Frances Sternhagen
Dr. Lynn Waldheim
Gregg Henry
Lt. Terri
Tom Bower
Sgt, Cully
Mel Harris
Sarah
Teri Austin
Karen Bowman
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brian De Palma's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Raising Cain is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
