Circle of Fear (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1992, Circle of Fear is a thriller film directed by Aldo Lado, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Michael Woods stars as Tony Giordani, a narcotics agent who learns that his wife has been murdered while he is recuperating from an attack by a mysterious stranger. His boss thinks it's a Mafia vendetta, but Tony follows the clues to an empty house which his wife had been photographing on the day of her murder. There, he finds a burned corpse and several clues leading to the Full Moon Killer, who has been decapitating prostitutes around the city. The owner of the house is an insane countess, whose escape from an asylum leads to yet another murder. Before long, Tony and his partner, Lisa, with whom he is engaged in a passionate affair, find themselves targeted for murder unless they can solve the case.
Who’s in it. Circle of Fear stars Michael Woods as Tony Giordani, Burt Young as Mancini, Annie Girardot as The Countess and Kay Rush as Lisa Bonnetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Circle of Fear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circle of Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circle of Fear tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circle of Fear (1992)?
- In US, Circle of Fear is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Circle of Fear worth watching?
- Circle of Fear holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circle of Fear?
- Circle of Fear stars Michael Woods, Burt Young, Annie Girardot, Kay Rush and Carla Cassola.
- When was Circle of Fear released?
- Circle of Fear was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.