- Actors: Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, William McNamara, Harry Connick Jr.
- Directors: Jon Amiel
- Writers: Ann Biderman, David Madsen
- Producers: Arnon Milchan, John Fiedler, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., Mark Tarlov, Michael G. Nathanson
- Format: NTSC
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: Warner
- VHS Release Date: July 5 2004
- Run Time: 123 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 0790740249
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#9,472 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
- #33 in Video > Drama > Murder & Mayhem
- #51 in Video > Mystery & Suspense > Crime > Cops
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Taking its lead from Jonathan Demme's Oscar-winning pulse-raiser The Silence of the Lambs, Copycat strives for intelligence over gristle and carnage. It's a terse, involving thriller that swings away from the usual cinematic notion of violence as a means to an end by forgoing brawn for brains. Young San Francisco police inspector Ruben Goetz (Dermot Mulroney) is teamed with brilliant force vet, M.J. Monahan (Holly Hunter), a diplomatic, no-nonsense cop who must buck the system in order to find a killer who is copycatting the crimes of history's most notorious serial killers. Ruben would rather shoot to kill than merely wound a suspect; Monahan labors to help him think more diplomatically. Everything changes when crank calls arrive at the station from serial-killer pin-up girl psychiatrist Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver). She's been housebound for 13 months, ever since murderer Daryll Lee Cullum (Harry Connick Jr.) nearly made her his next victim because she testified against him in court. Though he's in prison, he's still mentor and muse to every loose cannon walking the streets--one of whom is killing people with a vengeance and hoping to finish the job Cullum began. Cop and doc team up to solve the case in this stylish, plot-driven movie. Though Copycat loses steam in the end, it still makes a point. And it serves as a cautionary tale for people everywhere, tossing in street smart warnings against victimization. The teaming of Hunter and Weaver works well, the short and the tall forging a terrific and frictioned relationship that leads to grudging respect. Establishing an ominous atmosphere reminiscent of his classic British TV miniseries The Singing Detective, director Jon Amiel has an eye for the dark and the unusual and it gives this film an edge that eludes most other mainstream filmmakers. --Paula Nechak
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5.0 out of 5 stars
tension,and suspense through the roof,
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This review is from: Copycat (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
as suspense/thrillers go this one is top notch.it is extremelysuspenseful and thrilling.but it's also very graphic and disturbing.i had a hard time watching because of that.but good movies of this genre do that,make you uncomfortable and unnerved.besides,i didn't find it gratuitous at all.plus,there's a great twist in this one.a lot of people will probable figure it out,but i still think it's a great twist.the acting is first rate here,from all concerned.Holly Hunter and Wil Patton are very good,and Dermot Mulroney puts in a great performance.but in my mind it is Sigourney Weaver and Harry Connick who own the movie with their performances.this movie has elements of Silence of the Lambs and Seven,but it is no copycat of those movies.it is it's own movie,and in my opinion, better than Silence,and as good as Seven,maybe even a bit better.i haven't seen a movie with this much intensity in along time.it's one of those movies that will likely stick with you long after the end credits have rolled.at least it has with me.for me,Copycat is a perfect 5/5
4.0 out of 5 stars
Intelligent, inventive serial killer thriller,
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This review is from: NEW Copycat (DVD) (DVD)
A smart, scary, grown-up serial killer thriller. Enhanced by some very good acting,-- especially by Sigourney Weaver -- some very sharp writing, and director Jon Amiel's skillful modulations of the ups and downs of tension and emotion. That said, the film's strengths are slightly undermined by a few annoying contrivances in keys spots, a few awkward moments, and an ending that doesn't quite work. But this is still still way better and meatier than most of it's genre.
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best suspense films of the 90's,
By William (Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Copycat (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
COPYCAT stands on it's own despite being compared to SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Truly frightening and suspenseful in scenes, the film works beautifully because of the cast (Holly Hunter and Sigourney Weaver) and the excellent script.Sigourney Weaver character was stalked by a serial killer some years before, and as a result, is confined to her home where she lives in understandable fear. The police now consult with her in her capacity as a criminal psychologist to find the identity of a new serial killer. In the process, her world is once again turned upside down in a way which will make you want to jump up and lock your door. CopyCat is a true gem of the suspense thriller genre but overlooked by so many as a 'copycat' of other great films. Trust me, it really does deserve merit for its ability to remain as fresh today as it was upon first release. Deserves a place in your DVD collection.
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