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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Nicholas Kazan (written by)
Release Date:
16 January 1998 (USA)
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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
Plot Keywords:
Azazel
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Execution
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Murder
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Gas Chamber
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Serial Killer
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Awards:
2 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(13 articles)
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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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MPAA:
Rated R for violence and language.
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Runtime:
124 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:16 |
USA:R (certificate #35527) |
Canada:14A (Ontario) |
Philippines:PG-13 |
South Korea:15 |
New Zealand:M |
Netherlands:12 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Belgium:KT |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-16 |
France:U |
Germany:16 (w) |
Netherlands:16 (video rating) |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Singapore:PG (cut) |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15
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The 'demon vision' footage in the film was shot using a film stock called Ektachrome, which is developed for stills photography. Additionally, the scenes were all shot at 6fps and printed at 24fps, meaning each frame is exposed 4 times. Coupled with camera movements, this technique gives a blurred/streaky quality. A mesmerizer lens was also used, which allows the camera operator to cock the lens several degrees to the left or right.
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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.
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Movie Connections:
References The First Power (1990)
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Soundtrack:
Time Is On My Side
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What is the significance of the letters and numbers which Hobbes keeps finding?How could neither Hobbes nor Gretta have known that Azazel could possess animals?
Hang on. If Azazel is narrating, then he must be doing it after Hobbes' death. So why does he speak in Hobbes' voice?
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This is a psychological thriller with every ingredient you could ever want for a great movie-experience in that genre. Denzel Washington acts brilliantly as the highly renowned detective Hobbes who's in for quite an experience. Co-actors, including John Goodman, Donald Sutherland and James Gandolfini also shine in this movie. Great acting, a story full of suspense and surprises, great score and some nerve-rattling scenes makes this a perfect movie worth buying for your collection. It's not only a great murder-mystery detective movie, but it probes deeper into the realms of faith, religion, philosophy and imagination and thus stands out as a movie more memorable than most. If you like "Seven" and "The Ninth Gate", you're certainly gonna like this one. I've seen it at least 6 times.