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The Horror Show (1989)

R 95 min  -  Horror  -   28 April 1989 (USA)
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Detective Lucas McCarthy finally apprehends "Meat Cleaver Max" and watches the electric chair execution from the audience... See full summary »

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Cast

Credited cast:
Lance Henriksen ...
Detective Lucas McCarthy
Brion James ...
Max Jenke
Rita Taggart Rita Taggart ...
Donna McCarthy
Dedee Pfeiffer ...
Bonnie McCarthy
Aron Eisenberg Aron Eisenberg ...
Scott McCarthy
Thom Bray Thom Bray ...
Peter Campbell
Matt Clark Matt Clark ...
Dr. Tower
David Oliver David Oliver ...
Vinnie
Terry Alexander ...
Casey
Lewis Arquette Lewis Arquette ...
Lt. Miller
Lawrence Tierney ...
Warden
Alvy Moore Alvy Moore ...
Chili Salesman
Zane W. Levitt Zane W. Levitt ...
Executioner
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Meshell Dillon Meshell Dillon ...
Little Girl
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Storyline

Detective Lucas McCarthy finally apprehends "Meat Cleaver Max" and watches the electric chair execution from the audience. But killing Max Jenke only elevated him to another level of reality. Now Lucas' family is under attack, his sanity in question, and his house haunted. Aided by a disreputable college professor, can Lucas reclaim his mind, house, and family? Features Lance Henriksen as the Lucas McCarthy and Brion James as Max Jenke. One of the few movies featuring these actors as main characters. Written by Matrix <matrix@rio.com>  

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Genres:

Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Horror House See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$773,348 (USA) (30 April 1989) (444 Screens)

Gross:

$1,738,897 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Sean S. Cunningham Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Brion James (Max Jenke) has said in several interviews that of all the roles he's played, this is his favorite. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Steadicam reflected in the mirror when Lucas is searching his house in opening sequence. See more »

Quotes

[to the various press and officials who have come to witness his execution]
Max Jenke: Glad you could make it!
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Connections

Referenced in Gorgon Video Magazine (1989) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Things I Have Done To Our Love"
Written by Leslie Bohem (as Les Bohem) and David Kendrick
Performed by Gleaming Spires See more »