D-Tox

D-Tox

Year: 2002

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: Jim Gillespie

Budget: $55M

ThrillerHorrorCrimeThrillers and murder mysteriesIntense violence and sexual transgression

A disgraced FBI agent battling alcoholism is sent to an isolated Wyoming detox center alongside nine other troubled officers. When a severe snowstorm cuts off the facility, the supposed sanctuary turns into a nightmare as a murderer infiltrates the group, forcing everyone to confront a lethal hidden threat.

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Timeline & Setting – D-Tox (2002)

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Location

Seattle, Wyoming

The story shifts from Seattle to a snowbound rehabilitation clinic in Wyoming, where Malloy checks into a program for law enforcement officers. The isolated mountain setting creates a claustrophobic mood, amplifying grief and paranoia as the blizzard cuts off all outside contact.

❄️ Snowbound 🏥 Rehab clinic 🕵️ Police investigation

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Main Characters – D-Tox (2002)

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Jake Malloy (Sylvester Stallone)

An FBI agent driven by grief after Mary’s murder, he spirals into alcoholism and seeks redemption through a rehabilitation program for officers. Inside the snowbound clinic he pursues a killer with relentless focus, blurring the line between investigator and vigilante.

🎖️ Cop 🧠 PTSD 🥃 Alcoholism

Mary

Malloy’s girlfriend who is brutally killed, triggering his downward spiral and becoming the emotional engine of his pursuit. Her death haunts him as he battles guilt, rage, and the need to see justice served.

💔 Girlfriend 🗡️ Victim 😡 Grief

Dr. John “Doc” Mitchell

The clinic’s seasoned psychiatrist who provides structure and care for the recovering officers. He anchors the group and tries to maintain safety and order as fear grows. His authority is challenged when the siege reveals hidden tensions, and he is eventually killed during the break in.

🧠 Doctor 🛡️ Authority

Chuck Hendricks

Malloy’s best friend and supervising officer who arranges his rehab placement and monitors him from Wyoming. He serves as a stabilizing presence from afar, attempting to keep Malloy from slipping away while the storm rages.

🧭 Friend 🛡️ Leadership

Jenny Munroe

A compassionate nurse at the rehab center who offers genuine care and becomes one of Malloy’s few allies. She senses the danger inside the clinic and helps anchor the group as fear escalates.

💗 Caregiver 🕊️ Compassion

Jack Bennett

An orderly and former patient who goes missing, fueling paranoia and highlighting the thin line between staff and residents. His disappearance hints at a deeper conspiracy as the killer lurks among the clinic’s ranks.

👮 Authority 🕳️ Mystery

Hank

The clinic’s mechanic who keeps heating and power running, enabling the group to endure the storm. He joins others in attempting to reach outside help, contributing practical support during the siege.

🛠️ Technician 🧊 Resilience

Manny

A gentle, recovering officer who volunteers to drive through the storm to seek outside aid. He dies in the crash, underscoring the cost of breaking the siege and the perils the patients face.

😢 Sacrifice 🧭 Courage

Gilbert

A recovering officer who persists in trying to escape; he survives the crash and returns to the clinic, illustrating the fragile line between survival and relapse inside the storm.

🏃‍♂️ Escapee 🧭 Survival

Peter Noah

An arrogant ex-SWAT officer whose bravado masks deeper scars. He clashes with others during the siege and becomes entangled in the group’s attempts to survive.

🏅 Ex-elite 🕵️‍♂️ Tension

Jaworski

A narcotics cop who has battled despair and carries a hardened demeanor. His presence adds tension and reveals the cracks in the group’s fragile alliance.

🕵️‍♂️ Narcotics 🧱 Tension

Slater

An orderly who has been watching Malloy and the others, secretly killing officers he encounters. He stages an air of calm while the killer’s rampage continues, making him the chief suspect behind the violence.

🕊️ Imposter 🗡️ Killer

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Major Themes – D-Tox (2002)

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❄️ Isolation

A blizzard traps the clinic and its residents, turning Malloy’s mourning into a pressure cooker that uncovers collective traumas. The snowbound environment heightens tension, forcing people to confront memories and fears they would otherwise ignore. This setting makes the group’s fragile dynamics feel inescapable and immediate.

🔍 Paranoia

With a killer among them, trust fractures the group and alters perceptions of who is truly safe. Malloy’s pursuit of a hidden killer blends investigative instincts with rehab fragility, blurring lines between patient and officer. The siege weaponizes doubt, pushing some to hide secrets while others reveal painful truths.

💔 Trauma and Redemption

The murder of Mary and Malloy’s grief drives the plot toward healing and renewal. Memorial gestures, like Malloy’s ring on a tree, mark the slow process of moving forward. Recovery is imperfect, but moments of resilience emerge through courage, accountability, and fellowship within the claustrophobic clinic.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 14:13

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