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1980-10-14 · 102 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · Horror · Thriller · Comedy

A lonely film buff embarks on a killing spree against those who browbeat and betray him, all the while stalking a Marilyn Monroe lookalike.

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Directors
Vernon Zimmerman
Production companies
Leisure Investment Company, Movie Ventures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dennis ChristopherDennis ChristopherEric Binford
Tim ThomersonTim ThomersonJerry Moriarty
Gwynne GilfordGwynne GilfordOfficer Anne Oshenbull
Norman BurtonNorman BurtonMarty Berger
Linda KerridgeLinda KerridgeMarilyn O'Connor
Morgan PaullMorgan PaullGary Bially
James LuisiJames LuisiCapt. M.L. Gallagher
Eve BrentEve BrentAunt Stella Binford
John SteadmanJohn SteadmanSam
Marcie BarkinMarcie BarkinStacy
Mickey RourkeMickey RourkeRichie
Peter HortonPeter HortonJoey
Sharon SharthSharon SharthMail Girl
Hennen ChambersBart
Melinda O. FeeMelinda O. FeeTalk Show Hostess
Anita ConverseDee Dee
Bob DrewReverend Shick
Teddi SiddallJill
David DanielsWaiter at Food Stand
Marilyn StaleyStarlet

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