
The Backlot Murders
2002-04-02 · 90 min · ★ 3.8
A rock band, on the brink of success, arrives at a movie studio to produce their first music video. Somebody doesn't have much respect for their talent, and starts bumping off members of the band, their groupie girlfriends, and the crew.
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- Directors
- David DeFalco
- Production companies
- Dominion Entertainment, Razor Digital Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Priscilla BarnesStephanie
Charles FleischerHenry
Corey HaimTony
Brian GaskillDez
Carrie StevensChelsea
Tom HallickMartin Colfax
Jaime AnsteadJaney Colfax
Dayton KnollBobby
Ken SagoesMike
LoriDawn MessuriWendy
Angela LittleShayla
Nancy O'BrienNikki
Tracy DaliSuzi
Brandy MillerAnn
Jeanette O'ConnorMa Baker
Madeleine WadeCraft Service Girl
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