Destroyer (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Destroyer is a thriller and horror film directed by Robert Kirk, running about 94 minutes. “3,000 voltz couldn't kill him... It just gave him a buzz.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prison riot breaks out at the moment of a serial murderer's execution by electrocution, and his fate becomes indeterminate when the prison is shut down. 18 months later, a team of filmmakers converge on the prison to film a women-in-prison exploitation flick, but find that a certain somebody is disrupting their shooting schedule...
Who’s in it. Destroyer stars Lyle Alzado as Ivan Moser, Deborah Foreman as Susan Malone, Clayton Rohner as David Harris and Anthony Perkins as Robert Edwards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Destroyer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Destroyer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Destroyer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Destroyer (1988)?
- In US, Destroyer is available to stream on FlixFling and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Destroyer worth watching?
- Destroyer holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Destroyer?
- Destroyer stars Lyle Alzado, Deborah Foreman, Clayton Rohner, Anthony Perkins and Tobias Anderson.
- When was Destroyer released?
- Destroyer was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.