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The Last Horror Film (1982)

R  87 min  -  Horror   -  17 July 1985 (France)
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A New York taxi driver stalks a beautiful actress attending the Cannes Film Festival, which coincides with a series of violent killings of the lady's friends.

Director:

David Winters

Writers:

Judd Hamilton, Tom Klassen, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Caroline Munro, Joe Spinell and Judd Hamilton
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Caroline Munro ...
Jana Bates
Joe Spinell Joe Spinell ...
Vinny Durand
Judd Hamilton Judd Hamilton ...
Alan Cunningham
Devin Goldenberg Devin Goldenberg ...
Marty Bernstein
David Winters David Winters ...
Stanley Kline
Susanne Benton Susanne Benton ...
Susan Archer (as Stanley Susanne Benton)
Filomena Spagnuolo Filomena Spagnuolo ...
Vinny's Mother (as Mary Spinell)
Glenn Jacobson Glenn Jacobson ...
Bret Bates
J'Len Winters J'Len Winters ...
Girl In Jaccuzi / Beach Girl Teaser
Sharon Hughes Sharon Hughes ...
Stripper
Sean Casey Sean Casey ...
Jonathan
Don Talley Don Talley ...
Cowboy
John Kelly John Kelly ...
Man In Theatre
Simone Overman Simone Overman ...
Woman #1 In Theatre
Malgosia Casey Malgosia Casey ...
Woman #2 In Theatre
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Storyline

Vinny is obsessed with famous actress Jana Bates and is determined to have her star in his movie. He travels to the Cannes Film Festival in France to try and convince her. Unfortunately, he goes about things in a rather unprofessional manner and people invloved with Jana Bates begin to disappear. Written by Josh Pasnak <chainsaw@intouch.bc.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Film Festival | Cannes | France | Actor | Chainsaw  | See more »

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She's Dying To Be In His Film ... See more »

Genres:

Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Fanatic See more »

Filming Locations:

Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Shere Productions, Winters Hollywood Entertainment Holdings Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Luke Walter was originally slated to play the cowboy in the film, but didn't do the role because director David Winters thought the New York City-born Walter couldn't do a Southern accent. Walter instead wound up playing a bodyguard in the movie. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: A crew person can be glimpsed laying down on the ground throwing fake blood up at Brett while Vinny is slashing him with a chainsaw. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
[after watching the rough cut of Vinny's movie in a screening room]
Vinny's Mother: Vinny, I'm real proud of you. You finally did make your movie with Jana Bates.
Vinny Durand: Thanks, Ma. But this'll be the first and last horror film I'll ever make. Let me tell you about my next movie. You got any more baked maccaroni?
Vinny's Mother: Nope.
Vinny Durand: Anyway, let me tell you about my next picture.
Vinny's Mother: Vinny...
Vinny Durand: It's a science fiction drama. I'm on a ship in outer space... just me and Jana.
Vinny's Mother: Vinny...
Vinny Durand: Lost in space, fighting off aliens and space pirates. Protecting the princess that...
[...]
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Soundtracks

"Will You Ever Be Satisfied"
Lyrics and Music by Jesse Frederick and Jeff Koz
Performed by Jesse Frederick and Jeff Koz See more »