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Split Second

Split Second

Science Fiction · Action · Crime · 1992

In a flooded future London, Detective Harley Stone hunts a serial killer who murdered his partner and has haunted him ever since — but he soon discovers what he is hunting might not be human.

Movie details

Split Second

“He's seen the future. Now he has to kill it.”

1992 Science Fiction · Action · Crime 1h 30m

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TMDB

5.9 / 10

Community rating

In a flooded future London, Detective Harley Stone hunts a serial killer who murdered his partner and has haunted him ever since — but he soon discovers what he is hunting might not be human.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Tony Maylam

Written by

Gary Scott Thompson

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

Stone

Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall

Michelle

Michael J. Pollard

Michael J. Pollard

The Rat Catcher

Alastair Duncan

Alastair Duncan

Durkin

Alun Armstrong

Alun Armstrong

Thrasher

Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

Paulsen

Ian Dury

Ian Dury

Jay Jay

Court is in session

Put Split Second on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.