Replicant (2001)
Replicant is a 2001 American science fiction action film directed by Ringo Lam and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Michael Rooker. It is the second collaboration between Van Damme and Hong Kong film director Ringo Lam, and the third time that Van Damme has starred in a dual role. The film had a limited theatrical release in many European countries and was released on direct-to-DVD in the United States on September 18, 2001.
Plot:
Edward “the Torch” Garrotte (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is a serial killer who has a penchant for killing women and setting them on fire. All of his victims are also mothers. Detective Jake Riley (Michael Rooker) is a Seattle police detective who has spent three years chasing Garrotte. Just days before Jake’s retirement Garrotte strikes again, but Jake is off the case. During his retirement party, Jake receives a call from Garrotte, who threatens to go after his friends and family. Realizing Garrotte needs to be stopped no matter what, Riley sets out to stop him.
A secret government agency hires Jake as a consultant on a special project. They have cloned Garrotte from DNA evidence found at a crime scene. They need Jake’s help to train this Replicant, who has genetic memories from Garrotte and a telepathic link to him. The Replicant has the body of a 40-year-old but the mind of a child. Jake’s job is to help the Replicant track Garrotte down by using the memories stored in Garrotte’s DNA.
Cast:
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Edward “the Torch” Garrotte (Luc Savard) / The replicant
Michael Rooker as Det. Jake Riley
Catherine Dent as Anne
Brandon James Olson as Danny
Pam Hyatt as Mrs. Riley
Ian Robison as Stan Reisman
Allan Gray as Roarke
James Hutson as Snotty Concierge
Jayme Knox as Wendy Wyckham
Paul McGillion as Captain
Chris Kelly as Chris
Peter Flemming as Paul
Margaret Ryan as Gwendolyn Savard
Marnie Alton as Hooker
Lillian Carlson as Nurse