Headhunter (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1988, Headhunter is a thriller and horror film directed by Francis Schaeffer, running about 92 minutes. “Black Magic. Pure Terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Miami cop finds out his wife has a female lover, and he begins to have an affair with his female partner. Meanwhile, a voodoo demon from Africa arrives among Miami's Nigerian community and begins decapitating some people and possessing others--including the cop's wife.
Who’s in it. Headhunter stars Wayne Crawford as Pete Giullani, Kay Lenz as Katherine Hall, Steve Kanaly as Captain Ted Calvin and June Chadwick as Denise Giullani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Headhunter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Headhunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Headhunter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Headhunter (1988)?
- In US, Headhunter is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Headhunter worth watching?
- Headhunter holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Headhunter?
- Headhunter stars Wayne Crawford, Kay Lenz, Steve Kanaly, June Chadwick and John Fatooh.
- When was Headhunter released?
- Headhunter was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.