The Ugly
“Murder is in the eye of the beholder.”
Synopsis
A female psychologist wants to understand the minds of a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state.
Top Cast
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Paolo Rotondo
Simon Cartwright
Rebecca Hobbs
Dr. Karen Schumaker
Chris Graham
Robert
Darien Takle
Marge
Roy Ward
Dr. Marlowe
Cath McWhirter
Helen Ann Millar
Carolyn Beaver
Helen's friend
Caelem Pope
Simon, aged 4
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Evelyn Cartwright
Finn Johnsen
Future cop
Phillip Brown
Future cop
Tau Luke
Future cop
Tim Barlow
Police photographer
Sam Wallace
Simon, aged 13
Paul Glover
Phillip
Beth Allen
Julie, aged 13
Katrina Browne
Woman in the floral dress
Aaron Buskin
Roland
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Reynolds
- Original Score
- Victoria Kelly
- Original Title
- The Ugly
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission, Essential Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Reynolds
Scott Reynolds
Victoria Kelly
Simon Raby
Wayne Cook
Jonathan Dowling
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Reynolds
Director
Scott Reynolds
Screenplay
Simon Raby
Director of Photography
Grant Major
Production Design
Wayne Cook
Editor
Jonathan Dowling
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ugly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ugly about?
A female psychologist wants to understand the minds of a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state.
Who directed The Ugly?
The Ugly was directed by Scott Reynolds.
Who stars in The Ugly?
The principal cast of The Ugly includes Paolo Rotondo, Rebecca Hobbs, Chris Graham, Darien Takle, Roy Ward.
When was The Ugly released and how long is it?
The Ugly was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ugly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ugly was composed by Victoria Kelly.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ugly?
The Ugly holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).