Gothika, a 2003 horror / supernatural thriller movie directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and written by Sebastian Gutierrez, is the story of a psychiatrist (played by Halle Berry) in a women's prison who wakes up one day to find herself on the other side of the bars, accused of having murdered her husband.
The film was first released on 13 November 2003 in the USA and later in 2004 outside of the USA.
Taglines:
Because someone is dead doesn't mean they're gone.
Not Alone.
Dr. Miranda Grey Is An Expert At Knowing What Is Rational, What Is Logical, What Is Sane... Until The Day She Woke Up On The Other Side.
The film earned over $59 million dollars domestically and brought in over $81 million internationally, for a total of $141 million worldwide.
According to the IMDB the film's budget was approximately US$ 40 million.
Awards
[edit] Won
2004 Teen Choice Awards
Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure - Halle Berry
[edit] Nominated
2004 Black Reel Awards
Best Actress - Halle Berry
2004 Golden Trailer Award
Best Horror/Thriller
2004 Image Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture - Halle Berry
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture - Charles S. Dutton
2004 Kids' Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Movie Actress - Halle Berry
2004 MTV Movie Awards
Best Female Performance - Halle Berry
2004 Teen Choice Awards