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The Machinist

By Jurgen Fauth & Marcy Dermansky, About.com

The Machinist
Starring: Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Michael Ironside, John Sharian.
Directed by: Brad Anderson.
MPAA Rating: R for For violence and disturbing images, sexuality, and language.
Distributor: Paramount Classics.
Release date: October 22, 2004.
Genre: Drama. 102 minutes.
Trevor Reznik (Bale) is wasting away. He hasn't slept in a year, which has led to a shocking deterioration of his physical and mental health. His only solace comes from his call-girl girlfriend (Leigh) when his world becomes a living nightmare as cryptic notes turn up in his apartment and he has visions of a co-worker nobody else can see. Determined to find answers, he embarks on a journey of self-awareness, but the more he learns, the less he wants to know.

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