85
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Escaped killer Edmond Bateman finds refuge with plastic surgeon Richard Vollin, who hideously disfigures him in order to blackmail him into carrying out several nefarious deeds. Several elements from the works of Edgar Allan Poe drive Vollin's madness.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Adults
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 85GoodWatch 85
IMDb8.5
Released
1988
April 15, 1988
38 years ago
Genre
HorrorLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesIntense
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Scott Allen Nollen Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Cinematography
Writing · 1
- Edgar Allan Poe Story
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