Synopsis

After a painful separation, writer Mort Rainey retreats to his isolated lake house, hoping to recover his focus. His solitude is shattered when John Shooter arrives and accuses him of stealing a story. As Shooter's demands become increasingly threatening, Mort struggles to prove his innocence while facing a series of disturbing attacks that blur the line between paranoia and reality.

Factoids & Trivia

• The film is adapted from Stephen King's novella "Secret Window, Secret Garden," published in the 1990 collection Four Past Midnight.

• The movie changes several details from the novella, including the titles of the disputed stories and the ending. The film presents a more direct and violent resolution than King's original version.

• Production used locations in Quebec, including North Hatley, Bromont, and areas around Lake Massawippi, Lake Sacacomie, and Lake Gale.

• The score combines music by Philip Glass and Geoff Zanelli, giving the film a restrained, atmospheric sound distinct from a conventional horror score.

• According to the DVD commentary, footage of the ocean used during one of Mort's restless nights was repurposed from The Lost World: Jurassic Park.

• Released in the United States on March 12, 2004, the film earned approximately $92.9 million worldwide against an estimated $40 million budget.