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Instinct to Kill
Mystery & suspense film with a runtime of 92 minutes, released in 2002. Presented in English.
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A woman (Missy Crider) hires an ex-mercenary (Mark Dacascos) to teach her self-defense for protection against her homicidal husband. Beckett: Tim Abell. Lance: Kadeem Hardison. Arlene: Jill Jacobson. Des: Deron McBee. Old Man: James Greene. Gina: Tracy Voyek. Nurse: Maeve Quinlan. Directed by Gustavo Graef-Marino. Also known as "The Perfect Husband.", An abused wife strikes back at her murderous husband in this action thriller from director Gustavo Graef-Marino. Shortly after her marriage to police detective Jim Beckett (Tim Abell), naïve ex-cheerleader Tess (Missy Crider) discovers that her new husband has a nasty habit of marrying and later disposing of the brides when he tires of their company. As Jim moves in for the kill, Tess narrowly escapes with the help of detective Lance Difford Kadeem Hardison). Her relief is short lived when Jim makes a break from jail, and the terrified Tess quickly turns to ex-cop-turned-self-defense guru J.T. Dillon (Mark Dacascos) for a crash course in busting skulls. Now hot on his wife's trail, Tess must prepare herself for the inevitable confrontation that lies ahead.
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How long is Instinct to Kill?
Instinct to Kill runs for 1h 32m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under mystery & suspense, suspense/thriller, martial arts, crime drama.
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Same DirectorGustavo Graef-Marino
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Yes
This is an easy single-evening watch.
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