Copycat (1995)
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75% of critics liked it
(36 reviews) -
58% of users liked it
(40,372 ratings)
Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver), a psychiatrist famous for her writings about serial murderers, is nearly killed by obsessed psychopath Daryll Lee Cullum (Harry Connick Jr.). As a result of this trauma, Helen becomes a drunken, pill-taking agoraphobic who can't leave her San Francisco… More Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver), a psychiatrist famous for her writings about serial murderers, is nearly killed by obsessed psychopath Daryll Lee Cullum (Harry Connick Jr.). As a result of this trauma, Helen becomes a drunken, pill-taking agoraphobic who can't leave her San Francisco apartment. After a series of bizarre murders, she calls the police suggesting that the murders were the work of a serial killer. Detective M.J. Monahan (Holly Hunter) and her assistant Ruben (Dermot Mulroney) believe Helen and discover, during the investigation, that the man is re-creating murders by the killers described in Helen's book: The Boston Strangler, Ted Bundy, Son of Sam and the Hillside Strangler. After Helen's secretary, Andy (John Rothmen) is murdered, Helen begins to fear for her own life. The film has a dramatic, terrifying conclusion as Helen confronts the killer and must overcome her own fears to save herself. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jon Amiel
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense
- In Theaters
- Oct 27, 1995 Wide
- On DVD
- Apr 28, 1998
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews
[Gives] Weaver equal billing with everyone's favorite Southern spitfire, Holly Hunter. Teaming up these heavyweights is the genius notion of Copycat, a solid serial-killer thriller elevated by phenomenal acting. [Blu-ray]
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
It's not the kind of title that anyone would seek out, but it's a fine movie if you're just going to be watching a little TV.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
A striking, consistently engaging thriller...
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
There are so many numbskull moves by almost every character, it becomes more of an exercise in frustration than an enjoyable viewing experience.
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Neil Cohen, Echo Magazine
Great cast but too nasty-tempered to elevate it from its sordid serial killer roots.
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Cast
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Sigourney Weaver
as Helen Hudson
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Holly Hunter
as M.J. Monahan
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Dermot Mulroney
as Ruben Goetz
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William McNamara
as Peter Foley
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Will Patton
as Nicoletti
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Harry Connick Jr.
as Daryll Lee Cullum
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Bill Bonham
as Photographer
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Terry Brown
as Cop 2
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James Cunningham
as Hal
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J.E. Freeman
as Quinn
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Tony Haney
as Kerby
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Danny Kovacs
as Kostas
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John Rothman
as Andy
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Stephanie Ann Smith
as Disturbed Tenant 1
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Victor Talmadge
as Head Waiter
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Kelvin Han Yee
as Chinese Detective
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Rob Nilsson
as SWAT Commander
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Brian Russell
as Coroner's Man
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Donald West
as Attorney
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Charles Branklyn
as Doc
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Scott W. de Venney
as Cop
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Christopher Beale
as Tech Guy
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Jay Jacobus
as Judge
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Ron Kaell
as Mac
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Corie Henninger
as Jogger
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Anthony Moore
as Uniformed Policeman
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Hansford Prince
as Fred
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Diane Amos
as Gigi
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Bob Greene
as Pachulski
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David Ferguson
as Dock On-Looker
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Russ Christoff
as Commissioner Petrillo
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Kenny Kwong
as Chinese Kid
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Shannon O'Hurley
as Susan Schiffer
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Rebecca Jane Klingler
as Peter's Wife
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Kathleen Stefano
as Peter's Mother
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Kelly De Martino
as Festival Girl
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Robert Benscoter
as Disturbed Tenant
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Gena Bingham
as Victim In Car At Gas Station
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Edith Bryson
as Landlady
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Jeni Chua
as Michelle
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Richard Conti
as Harvey
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Thomas J. Fieweger
as Bodger The Cop
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Katherine Fitzhugh
as Disturbed Tenant
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Arlon G. Greene
as Jogger
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Vincenetta Gunn
as Screaming Woman
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Floyd Gale Holland
as L. Bottemy
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Bert Kinyon
as Burt
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Lee Kopp
as Haircut Man
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Damon Lawner
as Festival Dude
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John Charles Morris
as Young Peter
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Doug Morrison
as SWAT
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William Oates
as Man In Corridor
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Keith Phillips
as Felix Mendoza
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Dennis Richmond
as KXBU Anchorman
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Tahmus Rounds
as Landis
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Nick Scoggin
as Conrad
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Johnetta Shearer
as Paramedic
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David Michael Silverman
as Mike
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Eleva Singleton
as Paramedic
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S.J. Spinali
as Disturbed Tenant
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Stuart W. Yee
as Thug

