Fear City (1984) [Uncut]

A killer is targeting New York City strippers, and world-weary policeman Al Wheeler (Billy Dee Williams) confronts sleazes Matt Rossi (Tom Berenger) and Nicky Parenzo (Jack Scalia), who have a hand in the local adult entertainment scene. Wheeler wants the duo to dig up some clues and threatens to find find a reason to put them behind bars. But, as Matt watches his stripper ex-lover, Loretta (Melanie Griffith), cope with the murders through drug abuse, he decides to hunt down the killer himself.

A psycho killer is slashing beautiful strippers in New York. Tom Berenger tries to stop him! "Fear City" is pretty good, but it's obvious that scenes of violence were heavily cut. It's really a shame, I'd love to see an uncut version.The urban setting of New York and the whole story reminds me a little bit "Maniac"(1980) and "The New York Ripper"(1982). There's plenty of sleaze and tons of nudity (even Melanie Griffith is naked in a couple of scenes!). So if you like Abel Ferrara movies ("Ms 45","Driller Killer") check out this vastly underrated film.