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Wonderland

(2003)

Rated R for strong violence/grisly images, pervasive drug use and language, some sexuality/nudity.

R In Theaters 10/3/2003 , 104min.
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Plot & Details

James Cox directs the sleazy Hollywood murder tale Wonderland, starring Val Kilmer as legendary porn star John Holmes. Using a non-linear plot structure, the film explores different perspectives of the quadruple homicide that occurred on July 1, 1981, in the Hollywood Hills. At the lowest point of his career and the height of his drug addiction, Holmes was implicated in the murders of the Wonderland gang: Ron Launius (Josh Lucas), Billy Deverell (Tim Blake Nelson), Barbara Richardson (Natasha Gregson Wagner), and Joy Miller (Janeane Garofalo). Launius' wife, Susan (Christina Applegate), was the only survivor. Led by Detective Sam Nico (Ted Levine), the police investigation reveals a dark criminal underworld surrounding Holmes, his disapproving wife, Sharon (Lisa Kudrow), and his innocent teenage girlfriend, Dawn Schiller (Kate Bosworth). Eric Bogosian stars as notorious Hollywood nightclub owner Eddie Nash. Wonderland premiered at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival.
  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Genre(s): Action,Drama
  • Run Time: 104min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 10/03/2003
  • DVD Release Date: 02/10/2004
  • Distributor(s): Lions Gate Films
  • Director(s): James Cox
  • Starring: Val Kilmer , Kate Bosworth , Lisa Kudrow , Josh Lucas , Dylan McDermott
  • Themes: Drug Addiction,All Washed Up,Murder Investigations,Crime Gone Awry
  • Tone: Disturbing,Harsh,Tense,Visceral
  • Keywords: Hollywood,drug-addiction,girlfriend,has-been,homicide,investigation,mob-boss,movie-star,police,pornography,robbery,wife
  • Country of Origin: USA - Limited (10-03-2003)
  • Language: English

Awards

Toronto International Film Festival

Year Award CategoryCast & Crew Result
2003 Toronto International Film Festival Contemporary World Cinema Nominated