Copycat

Copycat (1995)

  • 75% of critics liked it
    (36 reviews)

  • 57% of users liked it
    (40,342 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

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Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Oct 27, 1995 Wide
Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • 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]

  • 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.

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    A striking, consistently engaging thriller...

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    As much as I admired the acting from all of the principal players, I could never buy into the story except in a couple of suspenseful scenes. (Blu-ray edition)

  • 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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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Anthony L


    I've been meaning to see Copycat for years and now that I have I can't say I'm disappointed. The early to mid 90's where full of films like this, Copycat itself loosing out to Se7en that came out at the same time. Se7en is a far superior film that raised the… More

  • Luke B


    Gripping serial killer thriller that was overshadowed by the release of Se7en a month earlier. Weaver is an agoraphobic psychologist that specialises in serial killers. Holly Hunter is a detective with three similar and unsolved murders on her hands. It soon becomes apparent that… More

  • Tim S


    An ok thriller.

  • Film C


    Ive seen this a fair few times and still think its brilliant! I Think its clever stylish, different, and exciting with a great cast and great performances especially from Sigourney weaver! It keep me glued to my seat and though it did get a bit predictable it was still and really… More

  • Lady D


    An original plot for a serial killer film and although it?s not exceptionally well acted, it is the plot in this one, that is the main focus of the film. The more you know of Serial Killers the more fascinating the storyline becomes, we see the investigation from a Detectives view, a… More

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