Manhunter
Directed by Michael MannFormer FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed "the Tooth Fairy" by the media.
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- trogeMay 30, 2025Great Movie. Great assembly of actors.
- maddiechismDecember 6, 2025this soundtrack is fucking amazing, 80s music just nourishes my soul in such a lively way. heavily rocked in pretty much every way but i guess i wasnt really fully convinced by brian cox' lecktor, but its probably mostly due to how little screentime he gets in this. i wasnt expecting any more though, i didnt even realize this had lecktor in it until they mentioned him. all the other performances are great, noonans dollarhyde is perfectly creepy and menacing. will graham is such an intriguing character and is played incredibly by petersen. joan allen is fantastic as reba.
- DTSaitoNovember 3, 2025A stylish, haunting thriller that stands the test of time as one of the most atmospheric crime films of the ’80s. Michael Mann’s direction brings a hypnotic blend of neon minimalism and psychological tension, crafting a world that feels both clinical and dreamlike. William Petersen delivers a gripping, understated performance as profiler Will Graham—haunted yet sharp, a man walking the razor’s edge between empathy and obsession. Brian Cox’s chillingly calm portrayal of Hannibal Lecktor predates Hopkins’ iconic version but is equally fascinating in its restraint. With its pulsating synth score and meticulous visual design, Manhunter remains a masterclass in mood and precision—a cerebral, visually stunning precursor to modern psychological thrillers.
- LuciferMorningstar00October 20, 2025I was not a fan of this protagonist. He reminded me a lot of Gideon in season 1 of Criminal Minds. Thats all I will say about it. On the other hand, I really enjoyed the villain. The movie may be old but the action scenes were cinematically pleasing. The villain played their role very well. Enough to warrant a second watch.
- Mario.SobekOctober 2, 2025Absolute classic, gripping, moody and atmospheric.
- pipanniSeptember 2, 2025This is the movie that later would be rebooted as "The Silence of the Lambs". Despite what some people say, this version is by no means better than the cult classic starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster. In fact, it's a pretty forgettable movie on its own. I like Brian cox and I think he's an amazing actor, but his version of Hannibal Lecter can't hold a candle to Anthony Hopkins electrifying performance. Everything else is also inferior to the reboot.
- StairwaytothestarsAugust 5, 2025Excellent and one of the creepiest villains of all time!
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Manhunter Trivia
Manhunter was released on August 15, 1986.
Manhunter was directed by Michael Mann.
Manhunter has a runtime of 2 hr.
Manhunter was produced by Richard A. Roth.
The key characters in Manhunter are Will Graham (William Petersen), Francis Dollarhyde (Tom Noonan), Jack Crawford (Dennis Farina).
Manhunter is rated R.
Manhunter is a Mystery, Crime, Horror film.
Manhunter has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10.