The Secret Window

The secret window is one of my favourte movies. It is a psycho thriller, based on the corresponded book form Stephen King. The movie, starring Johnny Depp and John Turturro, was produced in 2004.

The main character is Mort Rainley, a writer who suffers because of a writing block and the divorce from his wife, when he discovers that she cheats on him.
In addition with all his problems, one day the mysterious John Shooter contacts Rainley and accuses him of plagiarism. Shooter claims that Rainley had published a story which he actually had published years ago and he gives Rainley the manuscript in question. After Shooter leaves, Rainley reads it and discovers that the story is nearly the same and there are just very little differences such as the names.
After same time, Shooter starts threatening Rainley, for example by killing his dog.
During the biggest part of the movie Railey tries to deal with Shooter's attacks and his problems with his wife.
I will not say more about the movie's plot because I don't want to anticipate the end. I just want to say that there are quite a few unexpected twists of the plot.
The movie is really a thriller and when you see it you really get involved in the story. For this you have to blame Johnny Depp and his terrific performance. From my point of view he is a great actor because he is able to plays the strangest characters really naturally.
Like in this movie the egocentric Mr Rainley with hair that looks like a mop. He has a delightfully slovenly appearance with which he mopes around the cabin, talks to his nearly blind dog, and tries to placate Mr. Shooter.

I would highly recommend this film, not only for fans of Johnny Depp, but also for everybody who wants a special movie and not just the Hollywood blockbuster.

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