High Noon Ripper (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 2.9

High Noon Ripper poster

Released in 1984, High Noon Ripper is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Yojiro Takita, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. A female got viciously raped and killed. Aya, the publisher of a popular journal, and the professional photographer Kajii hurry to the location of the murder to make some photos for the news. The picture is awful as the murderer had cut the genitals out of his woman’s body. Aya get a tip from a photograph published in the journal, that was used by the fifteen years old person. Kajii prospects Shun to be the killer and starts following him with the help of his girlfriend. A couple of days later the maniac hits again. A new victim is Makiko, with whom Aya had lesbian sex and relationship. Their investigation for finding the killer leads them to a playground in which the first slay has had place. But who may be this High Noon Slasher and why is killing innocent girls.

Who’s in it. High Noon Ripper stars Kaoru Orimoto as Noriko Okumura, Usagi Asō as Miki, Yûko Aoki as Makiko and Yutaka Ikejima, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.9/10, High Noon Ripper has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Noon Ripper page.

If you liked it. Fans of High Noon Ripper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch High Noon Ripper (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for High Noon Ripper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is High Noon Ripper worth watching?
High Noon Ripper holds an audience score of 2.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in High Noon Ripper?
High Noon Ripper stars Kaoru Orimoto, Usagi Asō, Yûko Aoki, Yutaka Ikejima and Tōru Nakane.
When was High Noon Ripper released?
High Noon Ripper was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.