Edge of the Axe (1988): Cast & Plot
Edge of the Axe is a 1988 mystery horror film directed by José Ramón Larraz, starring Barton Faulks as Gerald Martin, Patty Shepard and Page Moseley. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- José Ramón Larraz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Calepas International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Edge of the Axe About?
The premise of Edge of the Axe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the quiet mountain town of Paddock County, a relentless axe murderer stalks the night, striking fear into the close‑knit Northern California community. Meanwhile, two tech‑savvy young adults use their computer skills and determination to track the killer and bring the terrifying spree to an end.
Edge of the Axe Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- axe wielding maniac
- giallo
- spanish giallo
- slasher killer
- serial killer
- spanish slasher
- axe
- car wash
- computer nerd
- computer whizz
- small town
- slasher horror
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- slasher murderer
- mystery killer
- offscreen murder
- spanish horror
- grindhouse film
- offscreen death
- stalker
- terror
- serial murder
- human monster
- sadistic psychopath
- psychopathic killer
- psycho killer
- villain
- killed by a serial killer
- mysterious killer
- gruesome
- graphic violence
- slaughtered
- bloodshed
- maniac
- young
- female pedal pumping
- northern california
- computer geek
- mask
- falling down stairs
- body count
- shot to death
- shot point blank
- shot in the chest
- offscreen killing
- forest
- bar
- shotgun
- blood on wall
- severed finger
- finger cut off
Edge of the Axe Cast & Characters
Barton Faulks leads the cast as Gerald Martin, with Patty Shepard as Laura Simmons and Page Moseley as Richard Simmons. Directed by José Ramón Larraz; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director José Ramón Larraz
- Barton Faulks as Gerald Martin
- Patty Shepard as Laura Simmons
- Page Moseley as Richard Simmons
- Joy Blackburn as Susan Nebbs
Also Starring in Edge of the Axe
· 7 more- Christina Marie Lane Lillian Nebbs
- Alicia Moro Rita Miller
- Fred Holliday Frank McIntosh
- May Heatherly Anna Bixby
- Jack Taylor Christopher Caplin
- Conrado San Martín Ayudante Sam
- Elmer Modlin Reverend Clinton
More from José Ramón Larraz
More films directed by José Ramón Larraz: Viento del pueblo: Miguel Hernández, Deadly Manor, Rest in Pieces and Black Candles.
Edge of the Axe Plot Summary
What happens in Edge of the Axe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the rural Northern California mountain community of Paddock County, a nurse named Mirna Dobson is brutally murdered by a masked killer with an axe while driving through a car wash, setting a chilling tone for a string of grisly crimes that will rock the town.
Full summary
The whole story of Edge of the Axe, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Edge of the Axe?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What weapon does the masked killer primarily use in the film?
Edge of the Axe Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Axolution” and “На острие топора”.
- Also known as
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- Axolution
- На острие топора
- 斧刃
- Axolution - Tödliche Begegnung
- A Beira do Machado
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Movies Like Edge of the Axe
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Axed To Pieces, Axegrinder and On the Edge of Terror.
Edge of the Axe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Edge of the Axe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Edge of the Axe?
Edge of the Axe runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Edge of the Axe released?
Edge of the Axe was released on May 20, 1988.
Who directed Edge of the Axe?
Edge of the Axe was directed by José Ramón Larraz.
More films by José Ramón Larraz Who is in the cast of Edge of the Axe?
Edge of the Axe stars Barton Faulks as Gerald Martin, Patty Shepard as Laura Simmons and Page Moseley as Richard Simmons, among 11 credited actors.
Does Edge of the Axe have a post-credit scene?
No. Edge of the Axe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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