macabre science-fiction thriller, The Cell A disturbing and psychologist concerns Catherine new of Deane (Jennifer Lopez), who uses a dangerous drug therapy to enter the mind comatose serial killer Carl Stargher (Vincent D'Onofrio) in order to learn the location of his latest victim before the entering Stargher's girl dies. In nightmarish inner world, Catherine meets not only the monstrous adult killer he has become, but also his younger self, frightened, sensitive, brutally abused boy who serves as her guide a [Jlg^or Tarsem and cinematographer Paul Laufer d surrealistic a edge to The Cell, a sci-fi thriller that delves into the twisted psyche of a serial killer. by Jean Oppenheimer iebastian and Val Adamsbn in the treacherous and unfamiliar surroundings. The visual possibilities of the story are what attracted both cine¬ matographer Paul Laufer and acclaimed commercial/music-video director Tarsem. The two men are frequent collaborators and have