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Ratchet (1996)

Movie ★ 4.8 114 min

Thriller

Having missed several deadlines, and with the studio's attorneys hassling him, screenwriter Elliot Callahan (Tom Gilroy) takes the advice of his agent and rents a beachside house on the island Nantucket to find the peace and quiet he needs to get the creative juices flowing. There he meets the seriously intense Henry Carver (Matthew Dixon), who's written a screenplay he wants Callahan to read. Before long, Callahan suspects that Henry might be a serial killer writing about himself and that his screenplay is worth plagiarizing.

John Johnson Director John Johnson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 12, 1996
Runtime
114 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0117443
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Cast

Tom Gilroy Tom Gilroy Elliot Callahan Margaret Welsh Margaret Welsh Catherine Ripley Mitchell Lichtenstein Mitchell Lichtenstein Tim Greenleaf Nurit Koppel Julia Webb Matthew Dixon Matthew Dixon Henry Carver Neal Jones Neal Jones Sam Leary Robert Whaley Ed (Deputy) John MacKay Chief Groves David E. Dossey Man on Plane

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ratchet about?
Having missed several deadlines, and with the studio's attorneys hassling him, screenwriter Elliot Callahan (Tom Gilroy) takes the advice of his agent and rents a beachside house on the island Nantucket to find the peace and quiet he needs to get the creative juices flowing. There he meets the seriously intense Henry Carver (Matthew Dixon), who's written a screenplay he wants Callahan to read. Before long, Callahan suspects that Henry might be a serial killer writing about himself and that his screenplay is worth plagiarizing.
Who directed Ratchet?
Ratchet was directed by John Johnson.
Who stars in Ratchet?
Ratchet stars Tom Gilroy, Margaret Welsh, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Nurit Koppel.
When was Ratchet released?
Ratchet is a 1996 thriller film.
Where can I watch Ratchet?
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