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The Ugly

The Ugly

Murder is in the eye of the beholder.

19975.91h 33m

Overview

A female psychologist wants to understand the minds of a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state.

Directed by Scott Reynolds
Written by Scott Reynolds
Produced by Jonathan Dowling
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Top Cast

Paolo Rotondo

Paolo Rotondo

Simon Cartwright

R

Rebecca Hobbs

Dr. Karen Schumaker

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Robert

Darien Takle

Darien Takle

Marge

Roy Ward

Roy Ward

Dr. Marlowe

C

Cath McWhirter

Helen Ann Millar

C

Carolyn Beaver

Helen's friend

C

Caelem Pope

Simon, aged 4

Jennifer Ward-Lealand

Jennifer Ward-Lealand

Evelyn Cartwright

F

Finn Johnsen

Future cop

Themes & Keywords

psychoanalysisrazorgorepsychiatric hospitalpsychologistserial killerhospitalkillerstraight razormental hospital

About The Ugly

The Ugly is a horror, thriller film released in 1997 exploring themes of psychoanalysis, razor, gore, psychiatric hospital, psychologist, serial killer. Directed by Scott Reynolds, it stars Paolo Rotondo, Rebecca Hobbs, Chris Graham. A female psychologist wants to understand the minds of a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state.

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