The Paper Boy (1994)

A paper-boy murders an old lady only to lure her family from the city out to the country. As each day passes the paper-boy tries to make friends with the family. Once the family sees what a... See full summary »

Director:

Douglas Jackson

Writer:

David E. Peckinpah

Stars:

Alexandra Paul, Marc Marut, Brigid Tierney

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Alexandra Paul	...	Melissa Thorpe
Marc Marut	...	Johnny McFarley
Brigid Tierney	...	Cammie Thorpe
William Katt	...	Brian
Frances Bay	...	Mrs. Rosemont
Krista Errickson	...	Diana
Barry Flatman	...	Mr. McFarley
Karyn Dwyer	...	Brenda
Jenny Campbell	...	Tiffany
Mathieu Kermoyan	...	Uri
Claire Riley	...	Jeanne Stalcup
Derek Johnston	...	Brenda's Boyfriend
Bobo Vian	...	Dora
James Rae	...	Travis
Frelin	...	Peaches

Storyline

A paper-boy murders an old lady only to lure her family from the city out to the country. As each day passes the paper-boy tries to make friends with the family. Once the family sees what a sicko he is, they banish him from their lives. Then the terror begins.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | single parent | female nudity | revenge | obsession | 

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Taglines:

Mysterious Multiple Deaths Plague Quiet Neighborhood

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 November 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Paperboy

Filming Locations:

Rosemere, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Allegro Films, Blue Rider Pictures, Movie Network, The (TMN)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Alexandra Paul turned thirty during the shooting of this film.

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Goofs

In the beginning, an old woman is suffocated by a plastic bag by the paperboy. You see her face behind the plastic bag as she dies, and her mouth is wide open. It cuts, and the paperboy removes the plastic from the woman's head. Her mouth is now closed.

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Quotes

Johnny McFarley: If you're not gonna be part of my family, you're not going to be part of anyone else's family.

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Connections

References Black Christmas (1974)

User Reviews

Disturbing

i saw this movie as a child and i don't have very fond memories of it- that is, it really scared me. i'm sure if i watched it again now that i'm older i wouldn't feel so creeped out about it. i remember quite a few scenes vividly- the main character is a twisted boy who kills without regard but whom nevertheless forms a strange bond with a younger girl next door. as i recall, people start to catch on to what he's about and the ending is a real bloodbath.

this movie isn't for the faint of heart, but if you like stories about psycho killers and gruesome murders, then by all means, rent this movie, the paperboy won't disappoint you.