Edge of the Axe 1988
“There is nothing silent about the nights in Paddock County.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Director
- José Ramón Larraz
- Networks
- Calepas International, José Frade Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Edge of the Axe?
Topic: Film "Edge of the Axe" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- May 20, 1988
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Studios
- Calepas International, José Frade Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 87 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Calepas International, José Frade Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.
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Topic: Film "Edge of the Axe" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Edge of the Axe (Spanish: Al filo del hacha).
Year: 1988.
Release Date (US): 05/20/1988.
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Slasher.
Director: José Ramón Larraz.
Cast: Barton Faulks, Christina Marie Lane, Page Moseley (also spelled Page Mosely), Fred Holliday.
Runtime: 1h 31m (or 1:31:07).
Language: English.
Country: Spain / USA.
Plot: An axe murderer/masked maniac terrorizes a small Northern California mountain community/rural mountain town. Two young computer-obsessed adults attempt to solve the killings.
Other titles: A Beira do Machado, Patienten, Sti lampsi tou tsekouriou, Pasienten, Axolution – Tödliche Begegnung.
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“A gripping exploration of horror and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Edge of the Axe worth watching?
Edge of the Axe holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 87 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Mystery for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Edge of the Axe and when was it released?
Edge of the Axe is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed Edge of the Axe?
Edge of the Axe was directed by José Ramón Larraz.
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