Sur le fil du scalpel (1988) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Sur le fil du scalpel is a thriller, policier, horreur and mystère film directed by Rowdy Herrington, running about 97 minutes. “One hundred years ago, in the City of London, in the East-End slum of Whitechapel, a man shocked the world by murdering, raping and mutilating five women. He was never caught.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Plusieurs prostituées ont été assassinées à Los Angeles et les meurtres ressemblent étrangement à ceux de Jack l'Eventreur, commis un siècle plus tôt. Mêmes méthodes, mêmes dates. Tandis que la police enquête, sans grand succès, un étudiant en médecine s'aperçoit qu'il a régulièrement des crises d'amnésie, correspondant aux horaires des meurtres. Il se met alors à la recherche de l'assassin sans se douter qu'il est le premier suspecté.
Who’s in it. Sur le fil du scalpel stars James Spader as John Allen Wesford / Richard Wesford, Cynthia Gibb as Christina "Chris" Moscari, Jim Haynie as Sgt. Gabriel and Robert Picardo as Dr. Carlos Battera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Sur le fil du scalpel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sur le fil du scalpel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sur le fil du scalpel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Sur le fil du scalpel (1988)?
- In États-Unis, Sur le fil du scalpel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sur le fil du scalpel worth watching?
- Sur le fil du scalpel holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, policier, horreur and mystère. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sur le fil du scalpel?
- Sur le fil du scalpel stars James Spader, Cynthia Gibb, Jim Haynie, Robert Picardo and Rod Loomis.
- When was Sur le fil du scalpel released?
- Sur le fil du scalpel was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.