The Morris family moves from the city in an attempt to make a new life in a small resort town, only to be confronted by a sadistic rural clan, the Cullens.
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| Jonathan Crombie | ... |
Matt Morris
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| Janet-Laine Green | ... |
Jenny Morris
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Stephen Hunter | ... |
Clay Morris
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| Dehl Berti | ... |
Will Crow
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| Olivia d'Abo | ... |
Becky Cullen
(as Olivia D'Abo)
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| Bill Croft | ... |
Ben Cullen
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| Bernie Coulson | ... |
Jimmy Cullen
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| Adrien Dorval | ... |
Judd Cullen
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| William Nunn | ... |
Jonah Cullen
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Thick Wilson | ... |
Sam Hogan
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| Shay Garner | ... |
Maggie Sullivan
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| Wayne Robson | ... |
Vern
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Ed Milaney | ... |
Frank Furlong
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| Brock Simpson | ... |
Arnie Furlong
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LeRoy Schulz | ... |
Murray Sullivan
(as Leroy Shultz)
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| Ernie Prentice | ... |
Fred Hobbs
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| Beth Amos | ... |
Martha Hobbs
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| Christianne Hirt | ... |
Girl Dancing in Bar
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Directed by
| Paul Lynch | ||
Written by
| John Sheppard | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Bryan McCann | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Ilana Frank | ... | associate producer |
| Peter Haley | ... | executive producer |
| Peter R. Simpson | ... | executive producer (as Peter Simpson) / producer (as Peter Simpson) |
Music by
| Paul Zaza | ... | (musical score) |
Cinematography by
| René Verzier | ... | director of photography (as Rene Verzier) |
Editing by
| Nick Rotundo | ||
Editorial Department
| Shan Barr | ... | second assistant film editor |
| Suzanne Colvin | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Anthony D'Andrea | ... | first assistant film editor |
| Ricardo Olivero | ... | color timer |
| Catherine Rankin | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Lucinda Sill | ||
Production Design by
| Jack McAdam | ||
Set Decoration by
| Linda Allen | ||
Costume Design by
| Maya Mani | ||
Makeup Department
| Kim Forrest | ... | makeup assistant |
| Nancy Howe | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ray Sager | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Robert Wertheimer | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John 'Bud' Cardos | ... | second unit director |
| David M. Robertson | ... | first assistant director (as David Robertson) |
| Woody Sidarous | ... | second assistant director |
| Frank Siracusa | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Rejean Brochu | ... | construction superviser |
| Andrew Deskin | ... | property master (as Andy Deskin) |
| Don Edlund | ... | assistant art director |
| Peter Grau | ... | storyboard artist |
| Paul Haigh | ... | assistant property master |
| Karen Paynter | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Randy Whitehead | ... | assistant set decorator |
Sound Department
| Richard Cadger | ... | sound editor (as Rick Cadger) |
| Paul Fox | ... | assistant foley artist |
| Glen Gauthier | ... | sound editor |
| Alan Goluboff | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Peter McBurnie | ... | foley artist |
| Clark McCarron | ... | production sound mixer |
| Ross Redfern | ... | boom operator |
| Phil Sheridan | ... | mixer |
| Tony van den Akker | ... | mixer (as Tony Van Den Akker) |
Special Effects by
| Bob Shelley | ... | special effects assistant / special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Shane Cardwell | ... | stunt performer |
| Stacey Kennedy | ... | stunt performer |
| Larry A. McLean | ... | stunt coordinator (as Larry McLean) |
| Brent Meyer | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gabriele DiChiara | ... | generator operator (as Gabriele Dichiara) |
| Brigitte Dugas | ... | second electric |
| François Dupéré | ... | key grip (as Francois Dupere) |
| Gilles Fortier | ... | best boy |
| Jacques Fortier | ... | key gaffer |
| Jean-Jacques Gervais | ... | clapper loader (as Jean Jacques Gervais) |
| Denis Gingras | ... | focus puller |
| Don Hagen | ... | camera trainee |
| Sylvain Labrecque | ... | third grip |
| Rob McEwan | ... | still photographer |
| David Perkins | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Michel Périard | ... | dolly grip (as Michel Periard) |
| Jean Trudeau | ... | first electric |
| Richard Wincenty | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Rick Wincenty) |
Casting Department
| Barbara Claman | ... | casting: Los Angeles (as Barbara Clayman) |
| Gary Dalton | ... | extras casting |
| Sid Kozak | ... | casting: British Columbia (as Syd Kozak) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Suzette Daigle | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Julie Nixon | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Mandy Richardson | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Bill Caywood | ... | unit location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marie-Thérèse Brouillard | ... | continuity: second unit (as Marie Therese Brouillard) / script trainee (as Marie Therese Brouillard) |
| Shay Garner | ... | continuity: second unit |
| Renate Schneuer | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Henrietta Anderson | ... | driver |
| Ivan Anderson | ... | driver |
| Mark Cook | ... | driver |
| Terry Cook | ... | driver |
| Carol Crowe | ... | driver |
| Mike Fidork | ... | driver |
| Julie Pimlott | ... | driver |
| John Thompson | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Wes Abbott | ... | production assistant |
| Sue Anderson | ... | production accountant |
| Robin Cathcart | ... | production assistant |
| Maggie Cave | ... | assistant accountant |
| Joanne Cook | ... | caterer |
| Heather Cross | ... | production assistant |
| Edith Dejonghe | ... | craft service |
| Alison Emilio | ... | unit publicist |
| Shay Garner | ... | assistant to the director |
| Larry Haber | ... | liaison officer: Kimberly |
| Lesley Harrison | ... | assistant to the producer |
| Wendy Petrozzi | ... | production secretary: Toronto |
| Sandy Webb | ... | production coordinator |
| Paulette Weir | ... | production secretary: Vancouver |
| Monika Wolff | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Simcom Limited (producer)
- Allarcom Limited (produced in association with)
- British Columbia Television (produced in association with)
- CFCF-TV (produced in association with)
- CFCN Communications (produced in association with)
- Bullies Productions
- Téléfilm Canada
Distributors
- Norstar Releasing (1986) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Palan Entertainment (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- MCA Home Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Norstar Home Video (1987) (Canada) (video)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1987) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Alfa-Panorama Film & Video (Finland) (VHS)
- Cinematográfica Escamilla González (Mexico) (VHS)
- Seven Keys Home Video (Australia) (video)
- VTE FILM Scandinavia as (1987) (Norway) (VHS)
- Imperial Entertainment Home Video (1992) (Poland) (VHS)
- Alliance Atlantis Communications (2003) (Canada)
- Platinum Disc (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- N.M. International (Sweden) (VHS) (included together with "The Fighter")
Special Effects
Other Companies
- A & R Brochu Construction (set construction company)
- BC Ministry of Environment, Land & Parks (with the assistance of: filmed in Thunderhill Provincial Park, Province of British Columbia)
- Crowsnest Resources (additional locations assistance courtesy of)
- Film House (rerecording)
- Film Opticals (titles and opticals)
- Nelvana (courtesy of: "Take Me Up To The Ballgame")
- The Film House Group (sound processing)
- William F. White International (equipment furnished by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When the peaceful Morris family move to a small town and buy the town grocery store, they run afoul of the Cullen family. The Cullen's have been bullying the town's folk for years, and now they are harassing the Morris family every chance they get. Matt meanwhile meets and starts seeing a lot of Becky who also likes him. Unfortunately her last name is Cullen, and when the rest of the family finds out about their relationship, they decide to get even, and their harassment is elevated to vicious assault.
Written by Brian W Martz |
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| Taglines | They had to be stopped because they stopped at nothing. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | CAD1,800,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Dehl Berti's last film. See more » |
| Goofs | After Becky is horribly beat up by her family, she shows up at Matt's on horseback with no injuries at all. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Take Me Up to the Ball Game (1980). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Out Of The Fire See more » |
| Quotes |
Will Crow:
[Upon meeting Matt]
You must be the Morris kid... Name's Will Crow. You can call me Mr. Crow. Matt Morris: I'm Matt... You can call me Mr. Morris. Will Crow: We're gonna get along just fine, Mr. Morris... Just don't be a smartass. See more » |