Alex is an outwardly normal man who goes on killing and mutilating sprees. When he is finally captured and brought to trial, the district attorney is torn between his own liberal ideals on guilt and the crimes the accused is being tried.
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Anthony Fraser
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Alex McArthur | ... |
Charlie Reece
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| Nicholas Campbell | ... |
Albert Morse
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| Deborah Van Valkenburgh | ... |
Kate Fraser
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Dr. Keddie
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| Art LaFleur | ... |
Mel Sanderson
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| Billy Green Bush | ... |
Judge McKinsey
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| Royce D. Applegate | ... |
Gene Tippetts
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| Grace Zabriskie | ... |
Naomi Reece
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Carlos Palomino | ... |
Nestode
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Roy London | ... |
Dr. Paul Rudin
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Dr. Leon Gables
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| Andy Romano | ... |
Spencer Whalen
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| Patrick Cronin | ... |
Harry Bellenger
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Roger Nolan | ... |
Dr. Roy Blair
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Rosalyn Marshall | ... |
Sally Ann
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| Whit Hertford | ... |
Andrew Tippetts
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| David A. Kimball | ... |
Doctor in Flashbacks
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Brenda Lilly | ... |
Eileen Tippetts
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Dr. George Mahon
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Chip Heller | ... |
Guard #1
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Rodney Cornelius | ... |
Guard #2
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Del Cameron
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Roger Broyles | ... |
Joe Kaufman
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| Edith Fields | ... |
Rose Gurgin
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Neal Hahn | ... |
Mr. Hendrickson
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Gale Beeman | ... |
Mrs. Hendrickson
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Marni Webb | ... |
Mrs. Ellis
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Paul Gaddoni | ... |
Aaron Tippetts
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Bernard Zanck | ... |
Priest
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Noreen Farley | ... |
Waitress
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| Charlie Holliday | ... |
Narc #1
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Ken Jackson | ... |
Narc #2
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| Miguel Nájera | ... |
Cordenas
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John Petievich | ... |
Jury Foreman
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Miriam Gray | ... |
Juror #1
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Tara O'Leary | ... |
Juror #2
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Dorothy D. Johnson | ... |
Juror #3
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George Johnson | ... |
Juror #4
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Edward Ivory | ... |
Juror #5
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Violet Yip | ... |
Court Clerk
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Juliette Deinum | ... |
Wendy
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Robert Gonzales | ... |
Guard #1
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Steven A. Jones | ... |
Guard #2
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Robert D. Knudsen | ... |
ID Tech #1
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Marina Valtierra | ... |
ID Tech #2
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Gaetano Comporato | ... |
ID Tech #3
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Clifford Milton | ... |
Evidence Tech
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Pamela Tarver | ... |
Woman in Car
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Chelsea Crank | ... |
Molly Fraser
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Margaret Rose Ott | ... |
Mrs. Cordenas
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S. Richard Goldman | ... |
Emergency Room Technician #1
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Robert Wright | ... |
Emergency Room Technician #2
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Colleen Casey-Rohde | ... |
Emergency Room Technician #3
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Laura Moreno-Orrison | ... |
Emergency Room Technician #5
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| Richard Baskin | ... |
Attorney
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Leonard Neuman | ... |
Emergency Room Technician
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Tino R. Enebrad Jr. | ... |
Officer
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Robert Louis Raballo | ... |
Patient
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Angelo M. Vitale | ... |
Assistant District Attorney
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Richard Markel | ... |
Bailiff
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Mack Haywood Flanders | ... |
Sheriff
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Erin Hazlett-Oakes | ... |
Technologist #1
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Nancy L. Sicotte | ... |
Technologist #2
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Elizabeth J. Prager | ... |
Technologist #3
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Helicopter Pilot
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Peter McKernan | ... |
Co-Pilot
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| Robert Hanley | ... |
1987 (uncredited)
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Carlton Preston | ... |
Court Spectator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Friedkin | ||
Written by
| William P. Wood | ... | (novel) |
| William Friedkin | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| William Friedkin | ... | producer |
| David Salven | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ennio Morricone | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert D. Yeoman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jere Huggins | ||
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Rod Dean | ... | additional film editor |
| Seth Flaum | ... | assistant editor |
| Terry Haggar | ... | color timer |
| Craig Kitson | ... | apprentice editor |
| Kelly A. Snyder | ... | assistant editor (as Kelly Snyder) |
Casting By
| Rick Montgomery | ||
Production Design by
| Buddy Cone | ||
Art Direction by
| Carol Clements | ||
Set Decoration by
| Nancy Nye | ||
Makeup Department
| Teresa M. Austin | ... | makeup artist (as Teresa Austin) |
| Steven Frank | ... | hair stylist |
| Vera Yurtchuk | ... | key makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| David Salven | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael Daves | ... | first assistant director |
| Regina Gordon | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Barry Bedig | ... | property master |
| Dean R. Brown | ... | construction coordinator (as Dean Brown) |
| Joni Indursky | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Anthony Maccario | ... | assistant property master (as Tony Maccario) |
Sound Department
| Gary Alexander | ... | mixer |
| Steve Bowerman | ... | boom operator |
| Mike Dobie | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Doug Hemphill | ... | mixer |
| James J. Isaacs | ... | sound editor |
| Chris Jenkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Carl Lewis | ... | adr editor (as Cari Lewis) |
| David Macmillan | ... | sound mixer |
| Kim Nolan | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jayme S. Parker | ... | sound editor |
| Donald L. Warner Jr. | ... | sound editor (as Don Warner) |
| Philip Rogers | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Michael Semanick | ... | additional re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Leslie Shatz | ... | additional re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Pablo Ferro | ... | special visual effects |
Stunts
| Bobby Bass | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Boccaccio | ... | second assistant camera |
| François Duhamel | ... | still photographer |
| Steve Flood | ... | best boy gaffer (as Steven Flood) |
| Patrick Melly | ... | gaffer |
| Mike Moad | ... | dolly grip |
| Tim Moore | ... | key grip |
| Les Percy | ... | best boy grip |
| Kelly A. Snyder | ... | camera loader (as Kelly Snyder) |
| Brian Sweeney | ... | first assistant camera |
| Bruce Swift | ... | grip |
| Robert D. Yeoman | ... | camera operator |
| John Fruin | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Anthony Huljev | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Barbara Kallir | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Bob Leitelt | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Maureen A. Arata | ... | casting associate (as Maureen Arata) |
| Keith Cooke | ... | extras casting (as Keith Hirabayashi) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Gene Deardorff | ... | costumer: men |
| Barbara Siebert | ... | costume supervisor (as Barbara Siebert Bolticoff) |
| Victoria Snow | ... | costumer: women |
Location Management
| Brian Brosnan | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ennio Morricone | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Greg Fulginiti | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Trudy Ramirez | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Lee Garibaldi | ... | transportation captain |
| Tommy Tancharoen | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Christine Baer | ... | assistant: Mr. Solven |
| Mickie Cecchini | ... | production secretary |
| Monica Di Meo | ... | caterer |
| Larry Felix | ... | production assistant |
| Terry Garcia | ... | production assistant |
| Melanie 'Ahni' Harden | ... | production assistant |
| Adele Joseph | ... | assistant: Mr. Friedkin |
| Patty Raya | ... | production coordinator |
| Mayda Renizzi-Holt | ... | assistant auditor |
| Larry Rovetti | ... | technicolor lab consultant |
| Ken Ryan | ... | production accountant |
| Shane Ryan | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Concorde Film (1988) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (1988) (France) (theatrical)
- Concorde Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1989) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Esselte CIC Video (1989) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Nea Kinisi Video (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1990) (Australia) (VHS) (video premiere)
- Cinepix / Famous Players Distribution (C/FP) (1992) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Miramax (1992) (United States) (theatrical)
- C/FP Video (1992) (Canada) (VHS)
- Cineglobe (1992) (Canada) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Videomax (Mexico) (VHS)
- The Criterion Channel (2024) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- VTI Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (Post Production Services by)
- Pacific Films (titles and opticals)
- Saul Zaentz Film Center (additional re-recording)
- Stageside Services (catering)
- Todd-AO Scoring Stage (Post Production Services by)
- Todd-AO Studios (Post Production Services by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Liberal district attorney decides to seek the death penalty for a man who slaughtered a family at Christmastime, then drank their blood. He escapes, though, and starts killing again. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com |
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| Taglines | This is the face of Charles Reece, a mass murderer. He doesn't think he's done anything wrong. The real crime is that the jury may agree. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based on the true story of Richard Trenton Chase, "The Vampire Killer" who killed six people in the course of four days in January 1978. See more » |
| Goofs | During the amusement/fair scene, when the little boy is being held and throwing ping-pong balls into the cups, my wife and I walk by staring straight into the camera! (filmed in my then hometown) See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Nekromantik (1988). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | This film has no opening credits or title. Only the Miramax logo appears at the beginning. See more » |
| Quotes |
Anthony Fraser:
[addressing to the jury]
The life of an innocent human being worths more than the life of an murderer. Charles Reece must die. Now, I want you to remember that you sit here as representatives of your community, your neighbors, your friends, your children. If you should decide to let this man go free, be absolutely clear in your mind that you are condemning his victims to a second death and saying to your neighbors that the life of a terrible murderer is worth more than the life of the people he killed. Thank you. See more » |