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1991-11-28 · 141 min · ★ 8.0

Crime · Thriller

Singapore's first full-length English language film, released in local cinemas in November 1991. Loosely based on the Adrian Lim ritual murders in the early 1980s, the film was shot and produced in Singapore. It was the debut filmmaking effort for its executive producer, Errol Pang, and it has been credited with reawakening Singapore's local film scene. In the movie's ending, the main character based on Adrian Lim escapes from prison and runs into an incoming truck, where Satan catches him and subjects him to eternal torture – this was said to be added to suggest to the audience that crime does not pay.

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Production details

Directors
Arthur Smith
Production companies
Derrol Stepenny Productions
Countries
Singapore
Status
Released
Budget
USD 900,000
Revenue
USD 80,000

Top Cast

Dore KrausDore KrausDaniel Lee
Margaret ChanYoke Lin
Jamie MarshallBeverly Watson
Cara ChanMay Lin
Lawrence MahWilson Tan
Mary TanDaisy
Osman ZailaniStepfather
Clifton TurnerAlvin
Swee Lin NeoReceptionist
Rani MoorthyRani MoorthyAmma
Christine ChanBargirl
Leslie KohDetective
Leslie KohMad Girl's Mother
Beatrice ChiaMad Girl
Robyne OwTeenage Girl
Janie TanGrandmother
Jonathan ChanJonathan

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