An escaped mental patient steals a station wagon and makes his way to the Bradleys' Thanksgiving celebration, where he plans to make them a little less thankful...
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Jay Jones
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| Vinessa Shaw | ... |
Angel Bradley
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Peter De Paula | ... |
Mistake Bradley
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| Don Edmonds | ... |
Harold Bradley
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| Charles Hoyes | ... |
Wayne
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David Mielke | ... |
Scott
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Leia Naron | ... |
Gail
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Lisa Antille | ... |
Maria
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Colette Trygg | ... |
Jennifer
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Sallee Young | ... |
Linda
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J. Kelly | ... |
Cop #1
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R. Fouts | ... |
Cop #2
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Victor Paddock | ... |
First Victim
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Rochelle Constanten | ... |
Old Woman
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Anne Cribbs | ... |
Witness
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Directed by
| Nettie Peña | ||
Written by
| Thomas Bush | ... | (original story and screenplay) |
Produced by
| Don Edmonds | ... | producer |
| Jack Petty | ... | associate producer |
| Alex Rebar | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Saquella | ... | associate producer |
| Rick Whitfield | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Richard Tufo | ... | (as Rich Tufo) |
Cinematography by
| Don Stern | ||
Editing by
| Nettie Peña | ||
Editorial Department
| Ruth Abernathy | ... | negative cutter |
| Lynn Edwards | ... | apprentice editor |
| Victor Paddock | ... | assistant editor |
Set Decoration by
| Michael Saquella | ... | (as Mike Sequella) |
Makeup Department
| Jack Petty | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Sharyon Reis Cobe | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thomas Bush | ... | first assistant director |
| Evzen Kolar | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Michael Saquella | ... | property master (as Michael Sequella) |
Sound Department
| Red Harrow | ... | sound effects editor |
| Al Ramirez | ... | sound mixer |
| Nick Stavros | ... | boom operator |
| Jim Strong | ... | sound mixer: second unit |
| Randall Williams | ... | sound assistant (as Randal Williams) |
Special Effects by
| Steve LaPorte | ... | special effects assistant (as Steve La Port) |
| Charles Spurgeon | ... | special effects (as Charlie Spurgeon) |
Stunts
| Don Edmonds | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Vickie Yahn | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Frank Aguirre | ... | assistant camera |
| Paul Bijou | ... | electrician |
| Kenny Compton | ... | key grip |
| Mike Dansky | ... | electrician: second unit |
| Lynn Edwards | ... | still photographer |
| Greg Ferguson | ... | lighting director |
| Robert Fischer | ... | set operation grip (as Bob Fisher) |
| Kevin Galbraith | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Larry Greese | ... | gaffer |
| Jack Lucas | ... | first assistant camera |
| Randy Nolen | ... | steadicam operator (as Randy Nolan) |
| Mark E. Trembath | ... | key grip: second unit (as Mark Trembath) |
| James R. Tynes | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Jim Tynes) |
| Tom West | ... | gaffer: second unit / set operation grip (as Thomas W. West) |
Music Department
| Pax Whitfield | ... | music editor (as P.J. Whitfield) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Honey Lynn Monohan | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Greg Brown | ... | production assistant |
| Cery Perle | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Thomas Bush | ... | dedicatee: in memory of |
| Susan Damante | ... | special thanks (as Susan Shaw) |
| Barry R. Harrow | ... | special thanks (as Barry R. Harrow Esq.) |
| Hilario S. Peña | ... | special thanks (as Dr. Hilario S. Peña) |
| Mrs. Hilario S. Peña | ... | special thanks |
| Larry Shaw | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Intercontinental Releasing Corporation (IRC) (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- International Film Distributors (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Academy Entertainment (1985) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Elea Media (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Front Row Video (United States) (VHS) (as "Slasher in the House")
- Maritim Pictures (2015) (Germany) (DVD)
- Media Entertainment (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Media Home Entertainment (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (Netherlands) (video) (Betamax)
- Media Home Entertainment (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Tango Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Varus Video (Russia) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Sally Perle & Associates (casting)
- Magic Hands (location)
- Petite Catering (location catering)
- Movie Tech Studios (re-recording engineers provided by)
- California Communications (CCI) (sound transfers)
- Pacific Title (opticals and titles)
- Hopkins Hillier (advertising design)
- Sound Services (foley and ADR)
- Eastman Kodak (film by)
- Ellis Mercantile (props provided by)
- Clairmont Engle (cameras and lenses)
- Loyola Marymount University Communications Art Department Internship Program (special thanks)
Storyline
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| Taglines | This year, it's not the turkey being carved for Thanksgiving See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of Vinessa Shaw. See more » |
| Goofs | When Jennifer screams while being attacked by the crazy murderer, the same scream is looped over and over. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Home Sweet Home (2010). See more » |