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Un tueur dans la ville

Original title: The Clairvoyant
  • 1982
  • 12
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
784
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Un tueur dans la ville (1982)
HorrorMysteryThriller

Two uneasy friends, a police officer and a TV talk show host, each pursue the mysterious "handcuff killer" with the aid of an artist who sees - and draws - the killer's crimes before they're... Read allTwo uneasy friends, a police officer and a TV talk show host, each pursue the mysterious "handcuff killer" with the aid of an artist who sees - and draws - the killer's crimes before they're committed.Two uneasy friends, a police officer and a TV talk show host, each pursue the mysterious "handcuff killer" with the aid of an artist who sees - and draws - the killer's crimes before they're committed.

  • Director
    • Armand Mastroianni
  • Writers
    • Armand Mastroianni
    • Antone Pagán
    • B. Jonathan Ringkamp
  • Stars
    • Perry King
    • Norman Parker
    • Elizabeth Kemp
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    784
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Armand Mastroianni
    • Writers
      • Armand Mastroianni
      • Antone Pagán
      • B. Jonathan Ringkamp
    • Stars
      • Perry King
      • Norman Parker
      • Elizabeth Kemp
    • 17User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Perry King
    Perry King
    • Paul 'Mac' McCormack
    Norman Parker
    Norman Parker
    • Det. Larry Weeks
    Elizabeth Kemp
    Elizabeth Kemp
    • Virna Nightbourne
    Kenneth McMillan
    Kenneth McMillan
    • Detective Cullum
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Detective Sporaco
    Joe Morton
    Joe Morton
    • Detective Rich
    Barbara Quinn
    • Muriel
    Antone Pagán
    • Willie Gonzales
    • (as Antone Pagan)
    Thomas DeCarlo
    • Teddy Gallagher
    Lou Bedford
    • Werner Armstrong
    David Ramsey
    • Burt Johnson
    Tom Stechschulte
    • Jim Dearden
    Louisa Flaningam
    • Leanna
    Olivia Negron
    Olivia Negron
    • Betty Mercer
    Steve Beauchamp
    Steve Beauchamp
    • Harvey Dean
    Helena Carroll
    • Bag Lady
    Tom Crawley
    • Browder
    • (as Tom Erawley)
    Estelle Evans
    Estelle Evans
    • Francine
    • Director
      • Armand Mastroianni
    • Writers
      • Armand Mastroianni
      • Antone Pagán
      • B. Jonathan Ringkamp
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    lor_

    Average thriller

    My review was written in July 1985 after watching the film on CBS/Fox video cassette.

    "The Killing Hour" is a well-crafted but mediocre thriller. Lensed in Manhattan in 1981, low-budget indie was picked up by Jensen Farley Pictures and retitled (more appropriately to subject matter) "The Clairvoyant", subsequently acquired by 20th Century Fox after JFP went under, but unreleased theatrically, appearing instead as a cassette via CBS Fox.

    Perry King toplines as Paul McCormack, Mack for short, a tv newsman/phone-in talkshow host who successfully exploits on the air a series of handcuffed-victim murders to increase his ratings and secure job advancement. At first he is aided with inside info by policeman Larry Weeks (Norman Parker), who improbably moonlights as an unfunny standup comic/impressionist (he has to identify his carbons, such as Al Pacino or Geroge Burns for the viewer), but his sensationalist reporting soon puts him at odds with the police led by Lt. Cullum (Kenneth McMillan).

    Both the police and Mack are aided by Virna Nightbourne (Elizabeth Kemp), a young artist who is clairvoyant and makes drawings of each murder unconsciously.

    After a promising beginning, spotlighting the ingenious rather than gory murders, pic becomes sluggish. Because of the script's paucity of suspects, the identity of the killer is quite predictable. Acting is okay and direction by Armand Mastroianni (previously known for "He Knows You're Alone") is effective within the screenplay's limitations. Lensing by British cameraman Larry Pizer is excellent.
    8elevator_opratr

    Surprisingly good B-grade flick

    As a fan of B-rated movies, I didn't know what to expect when I saw this film advertised in the TV guide on a local independent UHF station known for showing off-the-wall movies. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. First of all, this movie is perfect for people who love those tacky memories of the early 80's. You'll see the rotary dial phones. The 1980 Ford Fairmounts. The old rabbit-ear televisions. But this movie is more than all that. Despite having a lot of lesser-known actors/actresses, the storyline was unlike most other B-films. It was actually very good ... as a TV reporter and a cop try to figure out who's committing various murders in New York City ... both seemingly having personal interests vested in solving the crimes ... and both getting on each other's nerves in the interim ... this all being made worse when a supposed clairvoyant steps into the picture who seems to have the ability to know someone's going to die before it actually happens. All this makes for a film that I think deserves more credit than it must have ever got ... being I never even heard of it. If you manage to find it at the bottom of some discount barrel of old VHS movies, or you see it advertised on some late night channel, by all means, watch it. It'll be worth your time.
    6merklekranz

    Clever as long as you suspend disbelief ............

    "The Killing Hour" a.k.a. "The Clairvoyant" is a clever scripted who done it, however over analyzing the plot would make you crazy. If you accept the fact that the storyline stretches reality beyond the breaking point, then just go with it. The New York handcuff killer is finally revealed through a series of sketches made by an art student who posses the gift of seeing the past and future through her drawings. I suppose you could do worse for a preposterous storyline? The acting is OK, the New York City locations are a plus, but if you demand a certain amount of logic in your twisty thrillers, then this is one to avoid. For entertainment only it succeeds, and for low budget entertainment it is way above average. The film is almost bloodless, and has brief nudity. - MERK
    7dopefishie

    Fun detective/psychic/serial killer flick

    Fun detective/psychic/serial killer flick

    Odd mix of murder and humor at times. The jokes don't always land. It's sufficiently light in spots to make it feel like it won't get too dark. But it does get dark. It's about a serial killer.

    The always great Kenneth McMillan has a supporting role here. The man is incredible! He could make picking his teeth seem fascinating.

    Elizabeth Kemp plays the psychic. I was not impressed with her psychic scenes - they were okay. But strangely, I was wowed by her romantic scenes. Like the couple romantic scenes in this were so good I kind of wanted to see more of that and less of the psychic stuff. Good romance in a film like this... I didn't see that coming.

    The mystery here is really not so great. You'll probably spot it coming. But it's an enjoyable ride and an odd mix of tones that works better than it really should. Worth a watch if you're into this kind of thing.
    7drownsoda90

    Little giallo in the Big Apple

    "The Killing Hour," alternately titled "The Clairvoyant," follows Norman Parker as a New York City detective attempting to solve the mystery behind the murders of multiple women; an ever-handsome Perry King plays a local talk show host with alternately vested interests in the crimes, but the presence of an art student who appears to be able to draw the murders on paper before they occur brings a whole new dimension to the solving of the mystery.

    Armand Mastroianni writes and directs here, two years after the release of his slasher film "He Knows You're Alone"— in my opinion one of the most underrated and charming of the eighties—and the direction is solid. Mastroianni has a knack for photographing the city and milking it for all the atmosphere it offers. With "He Knows You're Alone," the suburban gloom of Staten Island set the backdrop, while Manhattan serves as the primary location here, but the photography and direction are moody and evocative. The script, as some have noted, does slack a bit at times, but the sleek photography and strongly-established atmosphere really overshadow any losses of momentum in the screenplay.

    The film is similarly fashioned to a giallo, and at times evokes the work of Mario Bava or Dario Argento, with a psychic splash of Nicholas Roeg's "Don't Look Now," but all that said, these are respectable influences to have. The psychic element is the standout component here, which elevates the proceedings from mere "killer-in-the-city" fodder to something slightly more interesting. Norman Parker and Perry King make competent leading men, while Elizabeth Kemp is also solid as the tormented clairvoyant art student.

    Overall, "The Killing Hour" is a solid thriller that wears its influences on its sleeve. As with some of his other films, Mastroianni is great at evoking atmosphere from the camera and the locations. Despite a few pacing issues, the giallo undertones and the grand finale make this worth a watch. 7/10.

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    • Trivia
      Was listed as a section 3 Video Nasty for obscenity.
    • Goofs
      During the swimmer scene the audio of the splashing water doesn't match the action of the swimmer in the pool.
    • Quotes

      Detective Cullum: I want no labels on him, like "The Handcuff Killer"!

      Paul 'Mac' McCormack: [Later, on his TV show] It's obvious that someone wanted to kill me and equally obvious that someone is "The Handcuff Killer"!

    • Crazy credits
      Delicious cakes, cookies & brownies: The Well Bread Loaf
    • Alternate versions
      The unrated "director's cut" has been released by Anchor Bay Entertainment under the film's original title, The Killing Hour.
    • Connections
      Featured in Video Nasties: Draconian Days (2014)

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 1982 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Clairvoyant
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lansbury/Beruh Productions
      • Hour
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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