Scissors (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1991, Scissors is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Frank De Felitta, running about 105 minutes. “Angie is about to step over the edge. All she needs is a little help.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman trying to recover from a sexual attack is locked in a posh apartment with a corpse of the very man she's been dreaming would murder her. She tries to hang on to reality when objects around her seem to come to life.
Who’s in it. Scissors stars Sharon Stone as Angie Anderson, Steve Railsback as Alex Morgan / Cole Morgan, Ronny Cox as Dr. Stephan Carter and Michelle Phillips as Ann Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Scissors has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scissors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scissors tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scissors (1991)?
- In US, Scissors is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scissors worth watching?
- Scissors holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scissors?
- Scissors stars Sharon Stone, Steve Railsback, Ronny Cox, Michelle Phillips and Vicki Frederick.
- When was Scissors released?
- Scissors was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.