Synopsis
In 'Identity', ten strangers become stranded at a desolate Nevada motel during a nasty rainstorm. As they start to get killed off one by one, they begin to realize a connection among themselves, revealing chilling secrets.
Why Watch It
A relentless whodunit that traps ten strangers in a Nevada motel and systematically picks them off while the rain hammers down outside. Mangold sustains unbearable tension through clever misdirection and a twist that recontextualizes everything you've seen, making it essential viewing for anyone who loves mysteries that actually earn their surprises. John Cusack anchors the ensemble cast as the unraveling mystery deepens with each death.
Did You Know?
- John Cusack was the first choice for the role of Ed.
- Shot in chronological order to help the actors follow the complex plot.
- Film's motel is based on the Bates Motel from 'Psycho'.
- The film's script was actually written during the late 1990s.
- Ray Liotta improvised the slap scene with Amanda Peet.
Iconic Quotes
- Whores don't get a second chance!
- So which one of you is the real homicidal maniac?
- Identity is a secret. Identity is a mystery. Identity is a killer.
- It's not the night you have to worry about, it's the dawn.
- Can you really just assume that there's only one killer?
