The Ugly
1997, English. Directed by Scott Reynolds.
Murder is in the eye of the beholder.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Ugly
The Ugly is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Screambox, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Cast & crew
- Scott ReynoldsDirector
- Paolo RotondoSimon Cartwright
- Rebecca HobbsDr. Karen Schumaker
- Chris GrahamRobert
- Darien TakleMarge
- Roy WardDr. Marlowe
- Cath McWhirterHelen Ann Millar
- Carolyn BeaverHelen's friend
- Caelem PopeSimon, aged 4
- Jennifer Ward-LealandEvelyn Cartwright
- Finn JohnsenFuture cop
- Phillip BrownFuture cop
- Tau LukeFuture cop
Details
- Released
- 26 August 1997
- Country
- New Zealand
- Written by
- Scott Reynolds
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The Ugly: quick answers
Is The Ugly worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ugly?
The Ugly runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Ugly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ugly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ugly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ugly is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ugly on?
The Ugly is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Screambox, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ugly?
If you liked The Ugly, try The Cell, Maniac, The Limehouse Golem.
Who directed The Ugly?
The Ugly (1997) was directed by Scott Reynolds and stars Paolo Rotondo, Rebecca Hobbs, Chris Graham.