Whispers (1990): Cast & Plot
Whispers is a 1990 mystery thriller directed by Douglas Jackson, starring Victoria Tennant as Hilary Thomas, Jean Leclerc and Chris Sarandon. It is partly based on Whispers by Dean Koontz. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Douglas Jackson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinemars Productions
- Based on
- Whispers by Dean Koontz
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Whispers About?
The premise of Whispers without spoilers, adapted from Whispers by Dean Koontz. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fear shouts, terror whispers. A woman finds herself hunted by a psychopathic killer. She manages to kill him, only to have the same man reappear, appearing rational and claiming no memory of the assaults. The authorities dismiss her story, but a lone detective decides to pursue the case.
Whispers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- woman wears satin lingerie
- female journalist
- police detective
- serial murder
- supernatural power
- no one believes the protagonist
- police
- detective
- foreshadowing
- violence
- woman in jeopardy
- police partner
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- psychopath
- haunted by the past
- direct to video
- killing in self defense
- investigation
- self defense
- intrigue
- old age makeup
- sexist
- former brothel madam
- murder attempt
- female protagonist
- female writer
- misogynist
- stabbed in the stomach
- father impregnates daughter
- side boob
- camera shot of a woman's bare feet
- elevator
- loft apartment
- dagger
- flashlight
- woman fends off an attacker
- mommy issues
- flash photography
- breaking down a door
- breaking in
- climbing up an elevator shaft
- woman smoking
- woman with a gun
- detective partners
- hearse
- cell phone
- tape over mouth
- red ford mustang
- blocking a door with furniture
- k car
- apple orchard
Whispers Cast & Characters
Victoria Tennant leads the cast as Hilary Thomas, with Jean Leclerc as Bruno Clavel and Chris Sarandon as Sgt. Tony Clemenza. Directed by Douglas Jackson; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Douglas Jackson
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Victoria Tennant as Hilary Thomas - Jean Leclerc as Bruno Clavel
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Chris Sarandon as Sgt. Tony Clemenza - Eric Christmas as Joshua Rinehart
Also Starring in Whispers
· 15 more- Chris Britton Bookseller
- Linda Sorensen Kayla
- Jackie Burroughs Mrs. Yancey
- Keith Knight Avril Tannerton
- Vlasta Vrana Sherrif Laurenski
- Peter MacNeill Sgt. Frank Howard
- Mark Camacho Morgue Assistant
- Rachel Hayward Woman in Morgue (uncredited)
- Richard Jutras Locksmith
- Walter Massey Bank Manager
- Tom Rack Dr. Rudge
- Felicia Shulman Young Woman
- Linda Singer Prostitute
- Roland Smith Valdez
- Stephan Perron Young Bruno
More from Douglas Jackson
More films directed by Douglas Jackson: My Nanny’s Secret, Dead at 17, Maternal Obsession and The Perfect Assistant.
Whispers Plot Summary
What happens in Whispers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hilary Thomas is a writer who becomes the target of a relentless game of fear and fate at the hands of the psychopathic Bruno Clavel. Their initial connection goes back to a quiet Massachusetts orchard where she interviewed him for a book, a detail that haunts her as Clavel continues to intrude on her life in New York. From the moment he first slips into her Manhattan apartment, Clavel toys with her sense of safety, breaking in again and again and taunting her, often calling her “Catherine” in a chilling echo of his twisted fixation. At the center of the pursuit stands Detective Tony Clemenza, a steady presence who guides the investigation and becomes a confidant as the mystery grows darker.
Full summary
The whole story of Whispers, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Whispers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of Hilary Thomas?
Cars in Whispers
26 cars on screen, including the 1986 Dodge Aries K and the 1987 SAAB 900.
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1986 Dodge Aries K Important role -
1987 SAAB 900 Important role -
1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Funeral Coach Minor role -
1977 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role
Whispers Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Psithiroi” and “Viskningar”.
- Also known as
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- Psithiroi
- Viskningar
- Susurros de Muerte
- Kauhun Kuiskaus
- Suttogások
- Katherine, o Último Suspiro
- Dean R. Koontz's Whispers
- Sussurri - Il respiro del terrore
- Šepoty
- Whisper to Kill
- Sælsom hvisken
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Movies Like Whispers
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Whispers in the Dark, A Whisper to a Scream and The Whispering.
Whispers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Whispers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Whispers?
Whispers runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Whispers released?
Whispers was released on December 7, 1990.
Who directed Whispers?
Whispers was directed by Douglas Jackson.
More films by Douglas Jackson Who is in the cast of Whispers?
Whispers stars Victoria Tennant as Hilary Thomas, Jean Leclerc as Bruno Clavel and Chris Sarandon as Sgt. Tony Clemenza, among 19 credited actors.
Is Whispers based on a book?
Yes. Whispers is partly adapted from Whispers by Dean Koontz.
Does Whispers have a post-credit scene?
No. Whispers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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