Headhunter
“Black Magic. Pure Terror.”
Synopsis
A Miami cop finds out his wife has a female lover, so he starts crashing on the couch of his female partner. Meanwhile, a voodoo demon from Africa arrives among Miami's Nigerian community and begins decapitating some people and possessing others.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Headhunter 1988 clip
Type: Clip • Published 2020-07-09
Top Cast
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Wayne Crawford
Pete Giullani
Kay Lenz
Katherine Hall
Steve Kanaly
Captain Ted Calvin
June Chadwick
Denise Giullani
John Fatooh
Roger / Headhunter
Gordon Mulholland
Robert Sinclair
Helena Kriel
Murphy
Ted Le Plat
Detective Haynes
John Barrett
Detective #2
Peter Notaro
Store Clerk
Jim Neill
Bartender
Isaac Albert
Maniac
Robert La Thom
Houseboy
Anna Molefe
Old Woman
Barrie Saint Clair
Desk Sergeant
Ashley Waldorf
Miami Cop (uncredited)
Sam Williams
Samuel Juru
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (MIFED)
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Schaeffer
- Screenplay & Story
- Len Spinell
- Original Score
- Julian Laxton
- Original Title
- Headhunter
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Gibraltar Entertainment, Turkey Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Schaeffer
Len Spinell
Julian Laxton
Robert Simpson
Joel Levine, Barrie Saint Clair, Jay Davidson
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Schaeffer
Director
Len Spinell
Writer
Barrie Saint Clair
Producer
Jay Davidson
Producer
Robert Simpson
Editor
John Barrett
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headhunter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Headhunter about?
A Miami cop finds out his wife has a female lover, so he starts crashing on the couch of his female partner. Meanwhile, a voodoo demon from Africa arrives among Miami's Nigerian community and begins decapitating some people and possessing others.
Who directed Headhunter?
Headhunter was directed by Frank Schaeffer.
Who stars in Headhunter?
The principal cast of Headhunter includes Wayne Crawford, Kay Lenz, Steve Kanaly, June Chadwick, John Fatooh.
When was Headhunter released and how long is it?
Headhunter was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Headhunter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Headhunter was composed by Julian Laxton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Headhunter?
Headhunter holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).