but according to producer Mark Morgan, O'Quinn turned down the offer. Filming was completed on April 15, 2008. Release Theatrical The film was distributed by Screen Gems. It was released in cinemas on October 16, 2009. Home media Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released the film to DVD and Blu-ray on a special Unrated Directors Cut containing a few more special features and depicting each death in the film in a more graphic tone. Reception Box office It grossed $29.1 million in North America and $2.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $31.2 million, against its budget of $20 million. The film opened #5 at the box office, grossing $11.6 million in 2,734 theaters, with an average of $4,236 per theater. Critical response Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "This remake turns a fondly remembered horror/thriller into a mild and tedious suspense film." Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote of the film being "a handsome, thoughtfully crafted production that generates a mounting terror securely anchored by assured performances, consistent psychological persuasiveness and believable dialogue." References External links 2009 films 2009 horror films 2009 psychological thriller films Remakes of American films American horror thriller films American serial killer films Horror film remakes Horror films based on actual events Films scored by Charlie Clouser Films directed by Nelson McCormick Screen Gems films Uxoricide in fiction Fiction about familicide 2000s English-language films 2000s American films