Replicant

"A ruthless killer... to destroy him, they had to create him."

May 11 2001 R 1h 40m
Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Scientists create a genetic clone of a serial killer in order to help catch the killer, teaming up with two cops.

Plot

Jake Riley is working on the "Torch" case, a psycho serial killer, who kills women with kids and sets them on fire after they are dead. The killer calls Riley sometimes and now, that Riley retires, the killer has no person to play against anymore. The NSA comes into play here and offers a job to Riley. A replicant, or better a clone of the killer should help him find the real one, as kind of test if it works out. Now Riley is back on track, with a clone of the killer at his hand on the way to discover that nobody is born as murderer.

Written by

Lawrence Riggins, Les Weldon

Directed by

Ringo Lam

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Millennium Films, 777 Films Corporation, Artisan Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
16,131
Average Rating
5.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA