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The Peeping Tom (1997)

Original title: 赤足驚魂

1997-03-21 · 1h 31m · ZH
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Roy Chen Chih-Lai is a sick rapist/serial killer with a leg fetish, and cuts off his victims' legs as trophies after he's through with them. One day at a bank robbery shootout, he catches police woman Cheng Hsuen on camera, and chooses her to be his next victim. He begins to stalk her and enter her personal life, even waiting for her inside her home. He notices her sister, Kelly, as well (who is also a cop), and her boyfriend, Ken. After he kidnaps and rapes Kelly, Cheng decides to lure the madman by using herself as bait, and bring justice to the situation.

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Ivan LaiDirectorTak-Sam LeongWriter

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Jade Leung TsangJade Leung TsangInsp. Cheng HsuenMichael Tse Tin-WahMichael Tse Tin-WahKen ChangMark Cheng Ho-NamMark Cheng Ho-NamRoy Chen Chih-LaiMiho NomotoMiho NomotoKellySara AuSara AuYuk-San CheungYuk-San CheungLee Kin-YanLee Kin-YanLo HungLo HungKo SirGary Mak Wing-LunGary Mak Wing-LunKwongRachel TuckerRachel TuckerBlondeCindy Yip Sin-YiCindy Yip Sin-YiVictim

Keywords

Serial killerStalkerFetishPolicewomanSerial rapist

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · CrimeTheme affinitySerial Killer · Stalker · FetishDirector preference586115Actor preference330558 · 584613 · 344008Country preferenceHkDecade preference1990

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Frequently asked questions about The Peeping Tom

What is The Peeping Tom about?

Roy Chen Chih-Lai is a sick rapist/serial killer with a leg fetish, and cuts off his victims' legs as trophies after he's through with them. One day at a bank robbery shootout, he catches police woman Cheng Hsuen on camera, and chooses her to be his next victim. He begins to stalk her and enter her personal life, even waiting for her inside her home. He notices her sister, Kelly, as well (who is also a cop), and her boyfriend, Ken. After he kidnaps and rapes Kelly, Cheng decides to lure the madman by using herself as bait, and bring justice to the situation.

How long is The Peeping Tom?

The Peeping Tom has a runtime of 91 minutes.