The Art of Dying (1991)

A cinematographer and his assistant are attracting aspiring young actors and actresses by getting them to try out for their movie. Once filming, the evil cameraman actually kills them. The ... See full summary »

Director:

Wings Hauser

Writer:

Joseph Merhi (screenplay)

Stars:

Wings Hauser, Kathleen Kinmont, Gary Werntz

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wings Hauser	...	Jack
Kathleen Kinmont	...	Holly
Gary Werntz	...	Roscoe
Mitch Hara	...	Latin Jerry
Sarah Douglas	...	Sara
Michael J. Pollard	...	Delbert
Sydney Lassick	...	Wallie
Angela Rae	...	Summer
T.C. Warner	...	Janet
Jean Levine	...	Rita
Henry Brown	...	Captain
Tony Longo	...	Victor
Pamela Dixon	...	Wilma (as Pam Dixon)
Mary Bond Davis	...	Jessie
Michael Easton	...	Bobby

Storyline

A cinematographer and his assistant are attracting aspiring young actors and actresses by getting them to try out for their movie. Once filming, the evil cameraman actually kills them. The detective on the case has his hands full trying to help out runaways with stars in their eyes. When some of the people he knows turn up dead, he takes it personally, and as he gets closer to the truth his girlfriend is endangered.

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Plot Keywords:

runaway | detective | knife in hand | politician | bound and gagged | 

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Arte de Morrer

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

PM Entertainment Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Jack: You know, the only thing I gotta say is, it's been really tough on men through the '70s and '80s when it comes to women. And I'll tell ya, if this is any indication of what the '90s is gonna be like, I, uh - to hell with it, I'll go gay!

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Connections

Spoofs Scarface (1983)

User Reviews

Wings Hauser plays "Dirty Harry" .......

Wings Hauser is in full "Dirty Harry" mode, not respecting his superiors, getting himself suspended, putting his partners welfare last, and apprehending criminals while breaking every police rule in the book. The basic story involves two gay freaks who turn acting parts into body parts, luring innocent would be actors and actresses into their snuff film. "The Art of Dying" certainly has a high sleaze factor, but the story is marginal at best. Although Hauser's ego is constantly being stroked with numerous sex scenes, much of the film lacks the action necessary to move things forward. There are a few moments of humor, such as when Wings tells his girlfriend "You're like a one night stand that never goes away." Not bad of it's type. - MERK