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The Ex

  • Video
  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.4K
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The Ex (1996)
Psychological ThrillerThriller

In order to get her husband back, an architect's psycho ex-wife kills everybody she can get her hands on.In order to get her husband back, an architect's psycho ex-wife kills everybody she can get her hands on.In order to get her husband back, an architect's psycho ex-wife kills everybody she can get her hands on.

  • Director
    • Mark L. Lester
  • Writers
    • John Lutz
    • Larry Cohen
  • Stars
    • Yancy Butler
    • Nick Mancuso
    • Suzy Amis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark L. Lester
    • Writers
      • John Lutz
      • Larry Cohen
    • Stars
      • Yancy Butler
      • Nick Mancuso
      • Suzy Amis
    • 27User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast14

    Yancy Butler
    Yancy Butler
    • Deidre Kenyon
    Nick Mancuso
    Nick Mancuso
    • David Kenyon
    Suzy Amis
    Suzy Amis
    • Molly Kenyon
    Hamish Tildesley
    • Michael Kenyon
    Babz Chula
    Babz Chula
    • Dr. Lillian Jonas
    • (as Babs Chula)
    Claire Riley
    • Detective Lang
    Barry W. Levy
    Barry W. Levy
    • Frank
    Roger Barnes
    Roger Barnes
    • Sam Beltzer
    Tom Pickett
    Tom Pickett
    • Kenyons Doorman
    Barry 'Bear' Horton
    • Biker
    Arlene Belcastro
    • Next Door Neighbor
    Ally Warren
    Ally Warren
    • Hotel Clerk
    • (as Allison Warren)
    Jason Lester
    Jason Lester
    • Child in Stroller
    • (uncredited)
    John Novak
    John Novak
    • Miles
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark L. Lester
    • Writers
      • John Lutz
      • Larry Cohen
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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      To prepare for her role as a killer, actress Yancy Butler worked out five hours a day and also trained Judo.
    • Goofs
      Each time they play the video of David and Deidre, the tape pops out of the VCR yet still plays.
    • Quotes
      • Deidre Kenyon: [to her bedmate, after a one-night stand of revenge sex] Sissy!

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 13, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Una sombra del pasado
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • American World Pictures (AWP)
      • Cinépix Film Properties (CFP)
      • Lionsgate
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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