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His obsession was to create the ultimate horror story... his curse was to live it.
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A horror film about a screenwriter who loses the ability to distinguish between his fantasy world and the real world...
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attention-grabbing departure from reality
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Stephen Young | ... | Steven Lessey | |
| Sharon Masters | ... | Elizabeth Lessey | |
| Marvin Goldhar | ... | Burt Horowitz | |
| Jeannie Elias | ... | Darlene Winters | |
| Cindy Hinds | ... | Sharon Lessey | |
| Phillip Leonard | ... | Philip Lessey | |
| Tod Woodcroft | ... | David Lessey | |
| Bev Marsh | ... | Martha Lessey | |
| Carole Pope | ... | Herself (as Rough Trade) | |
| Kevan Staples | ... | Punk Rock Band Member | |
| Rough Trade | ... | Punk Rock Band Member | |
| Mary Risk | ... | Professor | |
| Ken Camroux | ... | Moderator | |
| Philip Akin | ... | Student #1 | |
| Bill Yak | ... | Student #2 (as Bill Yack) |
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Directorial debut of Mario Azzopardi.
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References All About Eve (1950)
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Everlasting Love
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Long overlooked study of a man's madness is brainy and well realized on a modest budget. A horror writer's fantasy world collides with reality, causing a landslide in his personal and professional life. A very downbeat and disorienting tale filled with surreal horrific imagery. Capable performances and original direction elevate this to 'above average' status...it's definitely worthy of a rental, if not a purchase. 7/10