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Popcorn (1991)

R  91 min  -  Horror   -  1 February 1991 (USA)
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A "Leatherface" type murderer who wears other people's faces, kills at an all-night horrorthon at an old theatre put on by a bunch of film students... See full summary »

Writers:

Mitchell Smith (story), Alan Ormsby (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jill Schoelen ...
Maggie
Tom Villard Tom Villard ...
Toby
Dee Wallace ...
Suzanne (as Dee Wallace-Stone)
Derek Rydall Derek Rydall ...
Mark
Malcolm Danare Malcolm Danare ...
Bud
Elliott Hurst Elliott Hurst ...
Leon
Ivette Soler Ivette Soler ...
Joannie
Freddie Simpson Freddie Simpson ...
Tina (as Freddie Marie Simpson)
Kelly Jo Minter ...
Cheryl
Karen Witter ...
Joy
Ray Walston ...
Dr. Mnesyne
Tony Roberts ...
Mr. Davis
Scott Thompson Scott Thompson ...
Bearded Guy
Will Knickerbocker Will Knickerbocker ...
Landlord / Warden
Ethan Ormsby Ethan Ormsby ...
Two Headed Guy
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Storyline

A "Leatherface" type murderer who wears other people's faces, kills at an all-night horrorthon at an old theatre put on by a bunch of film students. Maggie, the lead character, believes it's really Lanyard Gates, a crazed film maker who killed his family live on stage, fifteen years ago. And now he's back to kill his daughter, Sara, who is believed to be really Maggie. Written by Jason Mechalek  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Film Student | Stage | Knife | Clock | Urinating  | See more »

Taglines:

Pay to get in, pray to get out. See more »

Genres:

Horror

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, and some language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Phantom of the Cinema See more »

Filming Locations:

Kingston, Jamaica See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$2,563,365 (USA) (3 February 1991)

Gross:

$4,205,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Century Films, Movie Partners See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The "Dreamland Theatre" shown in the film is actually The Ward Theatre in Kingston, Jamaica. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: In the montage, where the group are getting Dreamland prepared for the Horrorthon, in one shot we see Bud fiddling with the electronic box (which is unplugged). As the camera pans backwards, you can see the shadow of a crew-members head wearing headphones, cast on the electronic box. See more »

Quotes

Toby: Without memory, there can be no retribution.
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Connections

References "George of the Jungle" (1967) See more »

Soundtracks

"SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES"
Performed by Ossie D and Stevie G
Written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
Used by permission of Screen Gems - EMI Music Inc. See more »