Split Second (1992)

In a flooded future London, Detective Harley Stone hunts a serial killer who murdered his partner, and has haunted him ever since. He soon discovers what he is hunting might not be human.

Director:

Tony Maylam

Writer:

Gary Scott Thompson

Stars:

Rutger Hauer, Kim Cattrall, Alastair Duncan

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rutger Hauer	...	Harley Stone
Kim Cattrall	...	Michelle McLaine
Alastair Duncan	...	Det. Dick Durkin (as Neil Duncan)
Michael J. Pollard	...	The Rat Catcher
Alun Armstrong	...	Thrasher
Pete Postlethwaite	...	Paulsen
Ian Dury	...	Jay Jay
Roberta Eaton	...	Robin
Tony Steedman	...	Pat O'Donnell
Steven Hartley	...	Foster McLaine
Sara Stockbridge	...	Tiffany (as Sarah Stockbridge)
Colin Skeaping	...	Drunk
Ken Bones	...	Forensic Expert
Dave Duffy	...	Nick 'The Barman'
Stewart Harvey-Wilson	...	The Killer

Storyline

The year is 2008. Global warming has melted much of the polar ice caps, resulting in serious flooding around the world - including the city of London, which is now under several feet of water. In the ensuing chaos, a new killer has emerged. One that's unnatural, unrelenting and unstoppable. Maverick veteran policeman Harley Stone (Rutger Hauer) has a link with the killer - it murdered his partner, and he will do whatever it takes to bring down the killer. As a new rookie is assigned to him, Stone must find the killer, rescue his girlfriend, and fight off his own inner demons as he gets closer to his mysterious adversary. But when the killer is a vicious ten foot tall alien creature, even in the future, there aren't guns big enough to stop the creature's deadly reign.

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Plot Keywords:

global warming | serial killer | london england | creature | water | 

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Taglines:

A cop is out of control. And a killer is on the loose, terrifying, devastating.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

16

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the scene in Stone's apartment where they are discussing their names, Alastair Duncan is actually laughing. Because Rutger Hauer held it together so well, it was decided to keep it in the movie.

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Goofs

As a hovercraft moves around the flooded London streets the propulsion fan isn't working.

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Quotes

Dick Durkin: I don't think this thing thinks it's Satan, I think this thing IS Satan.
Stone: Well Satan is in deep shit.

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Crazy Credits

The famous Moody Blues song "Nights in White Satin" is credited as "Knights in White Satin". "Knights in White Satin" is the title of the Giorgio Moroder remake.

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Alternate Versions

The Japanese cut contains several additional scenes, mostly with Det. Dick Durkin's girlfriend Robin, who he mentions in the film, but she is never seen. Roberta Eaton, who plays her, is credited in all versions of the movie, but all of her scenes were cut from all but the Japanese version. This extended cut has been released on DVD in Germany, and the additional scenes on Blu-ray in the UK.

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Connections

Referenced in Blonde Poison: The Making of 'Basic Instinct' (2001)

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Soundtracks

Nights in White Satin
Performed by The Moody Blues
Composer: Justin Hayward
Licensed courtesy of The Decca Record Company

User Reviews

Fun movie

Yes, it's another futuristic doom and gloom type story and yes, the story is a little thin but it's fun regardless. I don't know if they meant for it to be a comedy but it's hilarious. Keep an eye and ear out for the one liners that are randomly tossed around during the course of the movie. You can't help but feel for the poor police chief. They didn't give him much to work with but he plays his role great. The way pre "Sex and the City" Kim Cattrall's acting is pretty bad but for this movie, passable. If you are looking for mindless entertainment and don't mind profanity, this is your type of movie. There is mild nudity and a lot of ketchup (ie: fake blood) splashed about so you might want to keep the little ones away from this one.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 June 1992 (UK)

Also Known As:

Delić sekunde

Filming Locations:

Tower Bridge, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,250,000, 3 May 1992

Gross USA:

$5,430,822

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,430,822

Company Credits

Production Co:

Challenge Film Corporation, Entertainment, Muse Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 96 min (extended)

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1