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"Mary Jean is just dying to get in the movies… She's about to get her wish."

Nov 16 1984 R 1h 46m
Drama, Horror, Thriller

After murdering a young would-be actress, megalomaniacal movie director Chris Neville sets about making a feature based on the murder, casting the dead woman's clueless husband as the patsy, and finding a dead ringer to play the part of the dead actress.

Plot

Reality and illusion collide in this thriller about a megalomaniacal movie director who murders a young would-be actress, then sets about making a feature about the deed, casting the dead woman's clueless husband as the patsy, and finding a dead ringer to play the part of the dead actress.

Written by

Larry Cohen

Directed by

Larry Cohen

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Hemdale Film, Larry Cohen Productions, New Line Cinema

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,615
Average Rating
5.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA