The Urge to Kill (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, The Urge to Kill is a horror and science fiction film directed by Derek Ford, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A wealthy music producer (Peter Gordeno) lives in a hi-tech apartment which is run by a computer system called S.E.X.Y. However the computer develops human feelings and quickly becomes jealous of the would be female singers that hang around its owner. Soon the computer is killing the girls off by scalding in the shower, death by electric toothbrush while another unfortunate girl gets trapped in a sun bed which causes her breasts to explode
Who’s in it. The Urge to Kill stars Peter Gordeno as Bono Zorro, Sarah Hope Walker as Jane, Jeremy Mark and Tiga Adams as Tiga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Urge to Kill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Urge to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Urge to Kill tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Urge to Kill (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Urge to Kill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Urge to Kill worth watching?
- The Urge to Kill holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Urge to Kill?
- The Urge to Kill stars Peter Gordeno, Sarah Hope Walker, Jeremy Mark, Tiga Adams and Sarah Jane Palmer.
- When was The Urge to Kill released?
- The Urge to Kill was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.