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While holding a horror film festival, a group of film students find themselves stalked by a madman who may have a sinister connection to a cult leader.
Cast
Jill Schoelen
Maggie
Tom Villard
Toby
Dee Wallace
Suzanne
Derek Rydall
Mark
Kelly Jo Minter
Cheryl
Malcolm Danare
Bud
Elliott Hurst
Leon
Ivette Soler
Joannie
Freddie Simpson
Tina
Karen Lorre
Joy
Ray Walston
Dr. Mnesyne
Tony Roberts
Mr. Davis
Ethan Ormsby
Two-Headed Guy
Will Knickerbocker
Landlord / Warden
Ben Stotes
Hatchethead
Ken Ryan
Radio Announcer
Matt Falls
Lanyard Gates
Cindy Breakspeare
Gloria Gates
Giana Hanly
Sarah Gates
Barry Jenner
Lt. Bradley
Suzanne Hunt
Dr. Latimer
Robert Dickman
Skeeter
Thom Adcox-Hernandez
Corky
Bruce Glover
Vernon
Ed Amatrudo
Boy Friend
Munair Zacca
Doctor
Bobby Ghisays
Judge
Lori Creevay
Marge
George Ortuzar
1st Hood
Nico Bernuth
2nd Hood
Rohan Henry
3rd Hood
Maki Fame
Lab Technician
Kimio Satoh
Lab Technician
Fumito Naozaki
Miner #1
Hikonori Washima
Miner #2
Adam Ornsby
Student in Theatre
April Harris
Student in Theatre
Ray Garaza
Student in Theatre
Mike Stephens
Student in Theatre
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- Release Date 02/01/1991
- Language English
- Director Mark Herrier
- Editor Stan Cole
- Cinematographer Ronnie Taylor
- Producers Gary Goch, Torben Johnke, Bob Clark, Ashok Amritraj
- Companies Movie Partners, Trans-Atlantic Pictures
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Feb 1, 1991 | Theatrical | R |
| Germany | Oct 3, 1991 | Physical (VHS) | 18 |
| South Korea | Aug 21, 1993 | Theatrical | — |
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