Haute tension was released in the year 2003。Haute tension is also called as X Tensio, Magasfeszültség, Haute tension - Switchblade romance, Alta tensione, Switchblade Romance, High Tension, Despertar del miedo, Alta tensión。

Alexia travels with her friend Marie to spend a couple of days with her family in their farm in the country. They arrive late and they are welcomed by Alexia's father. Late in the night, a sadistic and sick killer breaks into the farmhouse, slaughters Alexia's family including their dog and kidnaps Alexia. Marie hides from the criminal and tries to help the hysterical and frightened Alexia, chasing the maniac and disclosing his identity in the end.