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5,9/10
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In Der Einsam Am Meer Gelegenen Villa, In Der Ein Britischer Zoologe In-Telligenzexperimente Mit Schimpansen Durchfuerht, Erlebt Seine Junge As-Sistentin Jane (!) Einen Horrorhaft Sich Steig... Alles lesenIn Der Einsam Am Meer Gelegenen Villa, In Der Ein Britischer Zoologe In-Telligenzexperimente Mit Schimpansen Durchfuerht, Erlebt Seine Junge As-Sistentin Jane (!) Einen Horrorhaft Sich Steigernden Schreckensroman.In Der Einsam Am Meer Gelegenen Villa, In Der Ein Britischer Zoologe In-Telligenzexperimente Mit Schimpansen Durchfuerht, Erlebt Seine Junge As-Sistentin Jane (!) Einen Horrorhaft Sich Steigernden Schreckensroman.
- Regie
- Drehbuch
- Hauptbesetzung
- Auszeichnungen
- 1 Gewinn & 3 Nominierungen insgesamt
Steven Finch
- David
- (as Steven Pinner)
Daisy Ashford
- Becky
- (Nicht genannt)
Geoffrey Beevers
- Mr. Miller
- (Nicht genannt)
Jed the Chimpanzee
- Imp the Chimp
- (Nicht genannt)
Caroline John
- Mrs. Miller
- (Nicht genannt)
Locke the Orangutan
- Link
- (Nicht genannt)
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Richard Franklin is a self-proclaimed Hitchcock fan (he made "Psycho II", after all), and you've got to hand it to him, "Link" is more artfully directed than the average mid-80s horror film, with some nice camera movements and some even nicer transition shots. It moves slowly, though, and some characters seem to be introduced only to pump up the body count. Elizabeth Shue, in only her second role, is admirable in the way she holds her own against the naturally scene-stealing chimpanzees. (**1/2)
This movie started off very well, and I was beginning to think that I had stumbled across a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, things weren't nearly as interesting in the second half, and so I can't quite recommend this one. The best scenes are when the chimps are displaying their remarkable talents. In fact, the pleasure of watching the chimpanzees is almost enough to make up for the otherwise mediocre story. The novelty does wear off, though, and the film suffers badly as a result. Shue and Stamp are both effective, but the script simply runs out of steam in the second half. Watch only if you love chimps.
Although this was not academy award material,i thought 'link' was an enjoyable and educational movie. I saw this movie when i was 16 years old,and had no idea that chimpanzees were so strong. After watching the film, i studied a book at the library about them,and was amazed at the things they can do. Most people don't realize just how large they can be. Many chimpanzees in the zoo can weigh 175lbs as adults, which is the same as a human. They are over a foot shorter than we are, but they have denser bone and muscle,which makes them heavier. Interesting animals.
I think this was a break-through movie for Elizabeth Shue. It was the first time I heard of her as an actress. I think I saw the movie back in 1988, but it made quite an impact on my young impressionable mind. After watching the movie, I had a real fascination with primate intelligence. The psycho-sexual interaction between Shue and the monkeys stayed in mind all this time. In particular, I remember quite vividly the bathroom scene. It was strange from me to see that back then. And, everytime I see anyone take a bath or shower with a pet in the bathroom on a movie or commercial, I think of that scene.
A young Elizabeth Shue plays Jane Chase,an American student studying at the London Institute of Sciences,who accepts a holiday job as housekeeper for anthropology professor Steven Philip at his house on the remote Cornish coast.Steven has three trained chimpanzees named Link,Voodoo and Imp.When professor mysteriously vanishes Jane is left alone in the house with Link whose behaviour has become increasingly more menacing."Link" is a surprisingly effective killer ape flick.It offers some great shocks and the monkey Link looks very sinister.The score by Jerry Goldsmith is splendid.Unfortunately the explanation of Link's murderous behaviour is not particularly clear.Director Richard Franklin has also made "Patrick","Road Games" and "Psycho II".8 out of 10.
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- WissenswertesElisabeth Shue's first nude scene. A partial view of her right breast can be seen, but the full nude shot was provided by Elizabeth's body double, Jayne Grosvenor.
- PatzerThe dog Link kills transforms from a live Rottweiler, into a clearly long-dead, shriveled, dusty, stuffed Doberman, upon death.
- Zitate
Link: [On keyboard] COOK PHONE.
- Alternative VersionenThere is two other versions of the movie. The french theatrical cut (available on all the french home video editions) is 3 minutes shorter but includes scenes missing from the international cut, giving to the movie a much more psychological effect. If the first scene in the US cut is missing (the Imp's escape) all the parts with Terence Stamp are much longer and makes the movie much more coherent. In 2021, a 125 minutes cut including all scenes from both versions was released in France on Blu-ray and UHD.
- VerbindungenFeatured in Trailer Trauma 3: 80s Horrorthon (2017)
- SoundtracksAPEMAN
Performed by The Kinks
Music by Ray Davies
Published by Davray Music Ltd.
Courtesy of Carlin Music
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- Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
- 1.720.450 $
- Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
- 660.874 $
- 5. Okt. 1986
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 1.720.450 $
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