The New York Ripper (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, The New York Ripper is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 93 minutes. “Slashing Up Women Was His Pleasure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A burned-out New York police detective teams up with a college psychoanalyst to track down a vicious serial killer randomly stalking and killing various young women around the city.
Who’s in it. The New York Ripper stars Jack Hedley as Lt. Fred Williams, Almanta Suska as Fay Majors, Howard Ross as Mickey Scellenda and Andrea Occhipinti as Peter Bunch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The New York Ripper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New York Ripper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New York Ripper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New York Ripper (1982)?
- In US, The New York Ripper is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The New York Ripper worth watching?
- The New York Ripper holds an audience score of 6.3 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 The New York Ripper?
- The New York Ripper stars Jack Hedley, Almanta Suska, Howard Ross, Andrea Occhipinti and Alexandra Delli Colli.
- When was The New York Ripper released?
- The New York Ripper was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.