As they're held for ransom, a husband and wife's predicament grows more dire amid the discovery of betrayal and deception.
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Kyle and Sarah Miller have it all: a huge gated house on the water, fancy cars, and the potential for romance in their relationship. He's just back from a business trip (he brokers diamonds) and their teen daughter Avery is sneaking out to a party, when four thugs in security uniforms and ski masks stage a home invasion. They want what's in the safe: cash and diamonds. Kyle stalls them, trying to negotiate for Sarah's freedom. Over the next few hours, the back stories of the four robbers (two brothers, a girlfriend, and the representative of a local drug kingpin) as well as the fault lines in Kyle and Sarah's marriage come into play. Is there room here for heroism?
| Complete credited cast: | |||
 | Nicolas Cage | - | Kyle Miller |
 | Nicole Kidman | - | Sarah Miller |
 | Ben Mendelsohn | - | Elias |
 | Liana Liberato | - | Avery Miller |
 | Cam Gigandet | - | Jonah |
 | Jordana Spiro | - | Petal |
 | Dash Mihok | - | Ty |
 | Emily Meade | - | Kendra |
 | Nico Tortorella | - | Jake |
 | Brandon Belknap | - | Dylan |
 | Terry Milam | - | Travis |
 | Tina Parker | - | Security Operator |
 | David Maldonado | - | Security Guard (as Dave Maldonado) |
 | Nilo Otero | - | Mr. Big |
 | Simona Williams | - | Mrs. Big |
Production was disrupted on August 3, 2010 when it was reported that Nicolas Cage had abandoned the project as he had allegedly insisted on switching roles from Kidman's husband to the kidnapper. The role was then offered to Liev Schreiber. However, the following day Cage resumed his role as the husband.
The film had a budget of $35 million, the movie grossed $24,094 and was pulled from theaters after only ten days.
This film broke the fastest-ever-from-theaters-to-Home-Video record previously held by 2003's From Justin to Kelly (2003). That film took 29 days to get to DVD, Trespass made it in only 18.
Andrzej Bartkowiak's first film as a cinematographer since Kolmteist päeva (2000). Before shooting that film, he directed his first film, Romeo Must Die (2000), and subsequently decided to become a director full-time, directing four more films. He was convinced to return to cinematography by director Joel Schumacher, with whom he'd worked on Falling Down (1993).
Was released simultaneously in theatres and on demand, with a limited theatrical run in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and seven other major markets. The DVD hit shelves hardly two weeks later.
This film marks the second time Nicolas Cage & Ben Mendelsohn have worked together. They both appear in Knowing as well.
Ben Mendelsohn (Elias) previously appeared alongside Chris O'Donnell in Vertical Limit. O'Donnell and Nicole Kidman both appeared in Batman Forever, also directed by Joel Schumacher.
Both Nicole Kidman and Ben Mendelsohn have appeared in Batman films: Kidman in ''Batman Forever (1995)'' and Mendelsohn in ''The Dark Knight Rises (2012)''. Joel Schumacher is a lifelong Batman fan and had previously directed Batman Forever (1995) and Batman & Robin (1997).
Actor Ben Mendelsohn, Actress Nicole Kidman, & Director Joel Schumacher all have ties to live action Batman films. Ben Mendelsohn acted in The Dark Knight Rises. Nicole Kidman acted in Batman Forever. Joel Schumacher directed both Batman Forever and Batman & Robin.
Body count: 5.
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