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Programmed to Kill

1987Movie1 h 31 min

Horror
31
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.0Rotten Tomatoes–17%
31
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.0Rotten Tomatoes–17%

Summary

A middle eastern female terrorist is captured by the CIA in Greece, after an attack on a marketplace. Transported back to the USA, the terrorist undergoes an operation where she is transformed into a cybernetic killing machine. Now the CIA have a secret weapon to send back to the Middle East, but how long can they control her?

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Allan Holzman
Written by
Robert Short
Produced by
Allan Holzman, Don Stern
Music by
Craig Huxley, Jerrold Immel

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Facts

April 5, 1987 · 1 h 31 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content

Released
April 5, 1987
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Horror, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Programmed to Kill worth watching?"

Questions about Programmed to Kill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Programmed to Kill worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31 (IMDb 4).

Will Programmed to Kill scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 2 of 10 and tension 6.

Can I half-watch Programmed to Kill?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.