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Rampage
Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1987
Liberal district attorney decides to seek the death penalty for a man who slaughtered a family at Christmastime, then drank their blood. He escapes, though, and starts killing again.
Movie details
Rampage
“This is the face of Charles Reece, a mass murderer. He doesn't think he's done anything wrong. The real crime is that the jury may agree.”
1987 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 31m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
Liberal district attorney decides to seek the death penalty for a man who slaughtered a family at Christmastime, then drank their blood. He escapes, though, and starts killing again.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Rampage?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
William Friedkin
Written by
William P. Wood · William Friedkin
Michael Biehn
Anthony Fraser
Alex McArthur
Charlie Reece
Nicholas Campbell
Albert Morse
Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Kate Fraser
John Harkins
Dr. Keddie
Art LaFleur
Mel Sanderson
Billy Green Bush
Judge McKinsey
Court is in session
Put Rampage on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.