Pieces
Seen it?1982 | 85 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A frustrated Boston detective searches for the maniac responsible for mutilating a number of university coeds.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Juan Piquer Simón
- Christopher GeorgeDet. Lt. Bracken
- Lynda Day GeorgeMary Riggs
- Frank BrañaDet. Sgt. Holden
- Edmund PurdomThe Dean
- Ian SeraKendall James
- Paul L. SmithWillard
- Jack TaylorProf. Arthur Brown
- Gérard TichyDr. Jennings
- May HeatherlyMrs. Reston
- Leticia MarfilSuzie - Locker Room Victim