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Overview

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Director:
Gregory Hoblit
Writer (WGA):
Nicholas Kazan (written by)
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Release Date:
16 January 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
Don't trust a soul. more
Plot:
Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
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(13 articles)
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User Comments:
little recognised classic more (210 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Denzel Washington ... John Hobbes

John Goodman ... Jonesy

Donald Sutherland ... Lt. Stanton

Embeth Davidtz ... Gretta Milano

James Gandolfini ... Lou

Elias Koteas ... Edgar Reese
Gabriel Casseus ... Art

Michael J. Pagan ... Sam

Robert Joy ... Charles

Frank Medrano ... Charles' Killer
Ronn Munro ... Mini Golf Owner
Cynthia Hayden ... Society Woman

Ray Xifo ... Society Man
Tony Michael Donnelly ... Toby
Tara Carnes ... Teenage Girl
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for violence and language.
Runtime:
123 min
Country:
USA
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

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Trivia:
The scene where the rafter collapses whilst Hobbes (Denzel Washington) is in the basement of the cabin was in neither the script nor the original cut of the film. During test screenings, the scene played out with Hobbes simply looking around, finding the book, and leaving. However, at one particular screening, during that scene, a member of the audience got up to go to the bathroom, and as he left the theatre, the door made a loud bang, causing everyone in the theatre to jump. This prompted the Warner Bros. executives to suggest that perhaps a sudden scare should be shot and inserted into the scene so as to enhance the tension even further. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Hobbes returns to the wood cabin towards the end of the film, he enters and stands looking around for a moment, with a window to his left. A definite human shadow can be seen walking past the window, despite Hobbes supposed to being alone. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Azazel: I wanna tell you about the time I almost died....
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Making of 'Alien³' (2003) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Superman more

FAQ

Is Azazel a real demon, or was he invented just for the film?
How could neither Hobbes nor Gretta have known that Azazel could possess animals?
How can Hobbes not know what Apocalypse means?
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31 out of 51 people found the following comment useful.
little recognised classic, 25 August 2001
9/10
Author: robbik from Nottingham Uk

Denzel Washington gives a strong performance in this surprisingly little known gem from director Gregory Hoblit. A classic detective thriller with a demonic edge, this film managers to keep the suspense running until the very end. With one of the most dramatic and scary personal chase sequences ever brought to the big or small screen, this film has it all, including a strong cast (Donald Sutherland and John Goodman in a surprisingly convincing non-comedy role as Hobbes partner to name but a few.)

Now reduced to a cheap video rental, if you have a spare evening, watch this film. Some great lines, truly chilling storyline, and believable characters played by a superb cast, all add up to make this a movie well worth a look.

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