Copycat

Copycat

One man is copying the most notorious killers in history one at a time. Together, two women must stop him from killing again. Or they’re next.

Directed by Jon Amiel

Produced by Regency Enterprises

1995124 min6.5 / 10

A tense psychological thriller about two women—one trapped by her own mind, one by duty—hunting a killer who weaponizes the dark history of serial murder.

An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Copycat violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is Copycat scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Copycat easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 73% of films.

  • Does Copycat end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Copycat sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity41

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Copycat, and what each one shares →

Like Copycat

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Copycat

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Copycat, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Copycat, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Copycat, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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