Edge of the Axe (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1988, Edge of the Axe is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by José Ramón Larraz, running about 90 minutes. “There is nothing silent about the nights in Paddock County.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An axe murderer terrorizes a small Northern California mountain community, while two young computer-obsessed adults attempt to solve the killings.
Who’s in it. Edge of the Axe stars Barton Faulks as Gerald Martin, Christina Marie Lane as Lillian Nebbs, Page Moseley as Richard Simmons and Patty Shepard as Laura Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Edge of the Axe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edge of the Axe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edge of the Axe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edge of the Axe (1988)?
- In US, Edge of the Axe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edge of the Axe worth watching?
- Edge of the Axe holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Edge of the Axe?
- Edge of the Axe stars Barton Faulks, Christina Marie Lane, Page Moseley, Patty Shepard and Fred Holliday.
- When was Edge of the Axe released?
- Edge of the Axe was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.