THE VAULT

The New York Ripper (1982) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6/100

Slashing up women was his pleasure.

The Premise

A burned-out New York police detective teams up with a college psychoanalyst to track down a vicious serial killer randomly stalking and killing various young women around the city.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Giallo, Slasher, The New York Ripper taps into fundamental fears. The 6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of new york city, detective, razor continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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