An Rich Drama with an haunting performance by Bale.

Rating: 9/10 (24 August 2005)

Trevor Renzik (Christian Bale) hasn't been sleeping for a year or that's what he thinks. His health is shockingly deterioration of his physical and mental health. Renzik has his every waking moment an unrelenting state of confusing, paranoia, guilt, anxiety and terror. His only friend from his living nightmare is an affectionate prostitute (Jennifer Jason Leigh).
When strange notes turn up mysteriously in his apartment. When his hallucinations of a co-worker (John Sharian) that no one sees him in a machine shop that Renzik is working in. Since Renzik cause an unexpected accident with a co-worker (Micheal Ironside). Renzik embarks on a journey, where he finds out an elaborate plot against him or he is tired that it robbed him of reason. The more he learns, he is closer to the shocking truth.
Dircted by Brad Anderson (Happy Accidents, Next Stop Wonderland, Session 9) made an fascinating original thriller with a dynamic performance by Bale makes this film worth seeing. The film has good performances by Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon as the mysterious Maria and John Sharian. It is also nice to see Canadian B-Movie Star:Micheal Ironside in a small role.
DVD has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an fine-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD has an commentary track by the director, behind the scenes featurette, deleted scenes and the theatrical trailer. This is a breathtaking psychological horror film. This is one of Anderson's best films. Director:Anderson and Screenwriter:Scott Kosar (The Amityville Horror-2005, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre-2003) will re-team for the upcoming remake of George A. Romero's The Crazies. Do not miss this extraordinary film. Arriscope. (**** Â½/*****).