The Ugly(1997)
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The Ugly Synopsis
A female psychologist wants to understand the minds of a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state.
The Ugly (1997) is a horror and thriller film directed by Scott Reynolds, released on August 26, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Paolo Rotondo, Rebecca Hobbs, Chris Graham and Darien Takle. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Scott Reynolds
- Writers:
- Scott Reynolds
- Producers:
- Jonathan Dowling
- Cinematographer:
- Simon Raby
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission, Essential Films
- Status:
- Released
The Ugly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paolo Rotondo
as Simon Cartwright
- Rebecca Hobbs
Rebecca Hobbs
as Dr. Karen Schumaker
Chris Graham
as Robert
Darien Takle
as Marge
Roy Ward
as Dr. Marlowe
- Cath McWhirter
Cath McWhirter
as Helen Ann Millar
- Carolyn Beaver
Carolyn Beaver
as Helen's friend
- Caelem Pope
Caelem Pope
as Simon, aged 4
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
as Evelyn Cartwright
- Finn Johnsen
Finn Johnsen
as Future cop
- Phillip Brown
Phillip Brown
as Future cop
- Tau Luke
Tau Luke
as Future cop
Key crew
Directed by Scott Reynolds, written by Scott Reynolds, produced by Jonathan Dowling.
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The Ugly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Ugly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ugly online?
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The Ugly (1997) is available to stream on Screambox Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ugly?
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The main cast of The Ugly (1997) includes Paolo Rotondo, Rebecca Hobbs, Chris Graham, Darien Takle and Roy Ward. The film was directed by Scott Reynolds. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ugly released?
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The Ugly was released on August 26, 1997 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Ugly worth watching?
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The Ugly (1997) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.