

Thrilled to Death
1988-12-13 · 90 min · ★ 3.8
A mystery writer and his wife are terrorized by a swinger couple.
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- Directors
- Chuck Vincent
- Production companies
- Platinum Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Blake BahnerCliff Jackson
Krista LaneElaine Jackson
Rick SavageDarryl Christie
Christine MooreNan Christie
Scott BakerBill
Al GoldsteinSelf
Gloria LeonardSelf
Kevin ThomsenToke
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