The New York Ripper

5 Ratings: 2.0

a horror movie

Exteriors were shot in New York and the interiors were filmed in Italy.

Tags: Movies, Horror, Italian, Italian Horror, Lucio Fulci

Cast: Jack Hedley, Michele Soavi, Sal Carollo, Antone Pagan, Josh Cruze, Paolo Malco, see all

Director: Lucio Fulci

Genre: Horror

Release Date: March 4, 1982

MPAA Rating: R

3 reviews about The New York Ripper

Showing 1-3 of 3

Sort by:

review by ryguy4738. August 06, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

A movie that deserves no respect, no stars, no points, no nothing. Spit upon it every chance you get

Zero stars out of **** Violence is not anything remotely new when it comes to Lucio Fulci flicks, or me. I'm used to the concept of violence itself; and most of the time I don't mind it in cinema. This is because most filmmakers have the capacity to put substance and moral redemption over content; but then there are some people who just don't know when to stop and how to make a good movie out of uneasy, disturbing people. With "The New York Ripper", Fulci has proved himself … more

Comments (1) Compliments (24)

review by Madpenguin. September 21, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Fulci's movies are just something else.

In the city of New York, young beautiful women are being very brutally murdered with sharp blades used as the primary murder weapon. Lt. Williams (Jack Hedley) along with Dr. Davis (Paolo Malco) attempt to uncover the killers identity. The unknown assailant proves to be a formidable threat by remaining one step ahead of Williams. -summary Could I actually be turning into a Fulci fan all of a sudden? Heh, it's very doubtful, but I will always give credit … more

Comments (3) Compliments (36)

review by cenobite7. May 05, 2009

posted in Movie Hype

Ripper To Shreds

Fulci is quite respected in the Horror community for his often gruesome or revolting zombie films but somehow people overlook a lot of his other great works unfortunately. New York Ripper may be one of his most beloved pieces of art amongst fans & easily one of my all-time favs. I watched this one on some lost weekend & found myself playing it over a couple of times which is uncharacteristic of me but who cares. We like what we like & whoever said you should be ashamed to admit … more

Comments (2) Compliments (12)

What's your opinion on The New York Ripper?

rate