What is The Rapist?
The Rapist is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Crime, Horror.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 30, 1994
- Studios
- Concept Link Productions Ltd.
- Genres
- Crime, Horror
- Updated
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The Rapist is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Crime, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Concept Link Productions Ltd.. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A relentless serial rapist terrorizes Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun, shattering three lives.”
- Based on a real criminal case
- Interweaves three protagonists’ perspectives
- Atmospheric Hong Kong setting
- Graphic depiction of sexual violence
- May feel bleak for some viewers
Watch it if you are drawn to true‑crime dramas that explore the aftermath of violent offenses.
The film includes graphic sexual violence and is intended for mature audiences only.
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What is the central plot of The Rapist?
It follows a serial rapist who roams the Hong Kong suburb of Tuen Mun, affecting multiple characters.
Is the story based on real events?
Yes, it is based on the true crimes of Lam Kwok‑wai, a rapist and murderer from the early 1990s.
How many main characters are highlighted?
The film chronicles the journeys of three protagonists whose lives become linked by the incident.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime and horror film.
When was The Rapist released and how long is it?
It was released in Hong Kong on 30 December 1994 and runs for approximately 1 hour 27 minutes.