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title: "Edge of the Axe"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/edge-of-the-axe-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30794
imdb_id: "tt0094627"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 87
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Edge of the Axe (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/edge-of-the-axe-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Edge of the Axe" (1988).
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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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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARROW | Midnight Pulp | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARROW | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARROW | Midnight Pulp | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: José Ramón Larraz
- **Networks / Studios**: Calepas International, José Frade Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Barton Faulks** as *Gerald Martin*
- **Christina Marie Lane** as *Lillian Nebbs*
- **Page Moseley** as *Richard Simmons*
- **Patty Shepard** as *Laura Simmons*
- **Fred Holliday** as *Frank McIntosh*
- **Alicia Moro** as *Rita Miller*
- **Jack Taylor** as *Christopher Caplin*
- **May Heatherly** as *Anna Bixby*
- **Conrado San Martín** as *Ayudante Sam*
- **Joy Blackburn** as *Susan Nebbs*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Edge of the Axe online?
Edge of the Axe is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARROW. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Edge of the Axe?
Edge of the Axe was directed by José Ramón Larraz.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Edge of the Axe — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30794)
- [Edge of the Axe (1988) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094627/fullcredits/)
- [Edge of the Axe - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_of_the_Axe)
- [Edge of the Axe (1988) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30794-al-filo-del-hacha/cast)
- [Edge of the Axe - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Edge_of_the_Axe)
- [Edge of the Axe 1988 Al filo del hacha | Download movie Women in Prison Films](https://wipfilms.net/slasher-and-giallo/edge-of-the-axe/)

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