Torment 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Director
- John Hopkins, Samson Aslanian
- Network
- Aslanian-Hopkins Production
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Torment?
Released in the United States on April 1, 1986, Torment is an American psychological horror, thriller, crime, and mystery film with a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes. The film was directed by Samson Aslanian and John Hopkins.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 1, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Aslanian-Hopkins Production
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.1/10 from 9 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~85 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Aslanian-Hopkins Production
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
Released in the United States on April 1, 1986, Torment is an American psychological horror, thriller, crime, and mystery film with a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes. The film was directed by Samson Aslanian and John Hopkins. Its cast includes actors Taylor Gilbert, William Witt, Eve Brenner, and Warren Lincoln. The plot of the film follows a young woman in San Francisco who is stalked by a sadistic killer while visiting the estate of her future mother-in-law. The narrative also centers on a detective who sets out to capture a psycho who kills women. In response to the pursuit, the psycho turns the tables and goes after the detective's girlfriend. The film combines elements of horror and suspense as the characters become entangled in the dangerous pursuit.
Should you watch it?
“A detective hunts a sadistic killer who shifts his lethal focus toward the detective's own girlfriend.”
- Features a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic between a detective and a sadistic killer.
- Showcases a classic 1980s psychological horror atmosphere set in San Francisco.
- Includes performances by Taylor Gilbert, William Witt, and Eve Brenner.
- The film's pacing and style are rooted in 1986 genre conventions that may feel dated to some modern viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy 1980s psychological thrillers that pit law enforcement against a relentless stalker.
The film maintains a suspenseful, dark tone typical of mid-eighties horror and is paced as a feature-length thriller.
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Where can I stream Torment?
Availability varies by region, but the film is indexed on platforms like Plex and The Movie Database.
Is Torment worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1980s slasher and psychological horror films interested in period-specific genre tropes.
What is the total duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.
Does this film have multiple episodes?
No, Torment is a standalone feature film released in 1986.
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