A psychopath is copying the crimes of renowned serial killers such as Son of Sam and the Boston Strangler, and the detective on the case turns to a forensic psychologist who specializes in the field. Unfortunately, the doctor has become a paranoid agoraphobic as the result of an earlier assault at the hands of the killer. A violent, bloody thriller.
Released theatrically in the USA October 27, 1995, it went on to gross $31.7 million at the domestic box office.
Co-produced by Monarchy Enterprises.
Color by Technicolor; shot in Panavision widescreen.
Additional credits: Hilbert Hakim, John Morse and Cheri L. Stiler (assistant directors).
Rated BBFC 18 by the British Board of Film Classification.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Snap Case
Special Edition
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Full Frame - 1.33
Letterbox - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Dolby Digital Stereo - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: Jon Amiel - Director
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
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Review 1:
"...An ingenuous premise....As [Weaver and Hunter] turn the tables, the film builds up to a victorious climax..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.51-2 05/01/1996
Review 2:
"...Harry Connick Jr.'s casting as serial killer No. 1 turns out to have been a brainstorm..."
Source: USA Today
p.2D 10/27/1995
Review 3:
"...An upscale suspense by virtue of its classy cast, its extremely bright characters and the chillingly intellectual approach..."
Source: Variety
10/16/1995
Review 4:
"...Exciting, surprising, and a showcase for terrific, subtle performances by Sigourney Weaver and Holly Hunter..." -- Rating: B
Source: Entertainment Weekly
pp.45-6 11/03/1995
Review 5:
"...Weaver is good....Hunter is in her element....Movies like these are a safe way to meet our fears vicariously, and to exorcise them..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.36 10/27/1995
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