Teenager Melissa moves into a small town filled with racial prejudice and bullying, and each time she meets up with one of the boys in town, they end up murdered - but who is the killer?
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| Bo Hopkins | ... |
Sheriff Dan Burke
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| Susan Strasberg | ... |
Joanne Morgan
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| Patrick Macnee | ... |
Dr. John Morgan
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| Don Stroud | ... |
Billy Franklin
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| Dana Kimmell | ... |
Marci Burke
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| Don Shanks | ... |
Jason Longshadow
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| Aleisa Shirley | ... |
Melissa Morgan
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| Steve Antin | ... |
Hank Burke
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| Sharon Farrell | ... |
Kathy Hopkins
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| Logan Clarke | ... |
Jimmy
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| Michael Pataki | ... |
George Martin
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| Henry Wilcoxon | ... |
Greyfeather
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| Larry Storch | ... |
Earl
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| Michael Cutt | ... |
Frank
(as Michael J. Cutt)
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| Glenn Withrow | ... |
Johnny Franklin
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Tony Perfit | ... |
Tommy Jackson
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Sandy Charles | ... |
Lab Technician
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Tim Cutt | ... |
Deputy (uncredited)
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| Art Roberts | ... |
Angry Guy in Town Meeting (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jim Sotos | ||
Written by
| Erwin Goldman | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Sandy Charles | ... | associate producer |
| Jim Gillespie | ... | producer |
| June Perfit | ... | executive producer |
| Martin Perfit | ... | executive producer |
| Jim Sotos | ... | producer |
Music by
| Tommy Vig | ||
Cinematography by
| James L. Carter | ||
Editing by
| Drake Silliman | ||
Editorial Department
| Bill Berry | ... | negative cutter |
| Barbara J. Boguski | ... | assistant editor (as Barbara Boguski) |
| Debbie Gillespie | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Randy Phillips | ... | apprentice editor |
Costume Design by
| Jill M. Ohanneson | ... | (as Jill Ohanneson) |
Makeup Department
| Debbie Gillespie | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Jim Gillespie | ... | makeup artist |
| Susan V. Kalinowski | ... | hairdresser (as Susan Kalinowski) |
Production Management
| Betsy Pollock | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tony Lorea | ... | first assistant director |
| Mary Ellen Woods | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Ed Callahan | ... | props |
| Douglas McDonald | ... | property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Sandy Berman | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jerry Clark | ... | boom operator |
| Tim Cooney | ... | sound |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist |
| Robert R. Rutledge | ... | foley artist |
| Peter Smolian | ... | re-recording engineer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bradley S. Christian | ... | grip (as Brad Christian) |
| Frank D'Angelo | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| James J. Gilson | ... | lamp operator (as James Gilson) |
| Gary Graver | ... | cinematographer: second unit |
| Scott Guthrie | ... | electrician |
| Kennon Hauser | ... | lamp operator |
| Alec Hirschfeld | ... | first assistant camera |
| Harry Hope | ... | grip |
| Jono Kouzouyan | ... | gaffer: second unit (as Jono Kouzavan) |
| Roger LeClaire | ... | still photographer |
| Neil Lundell | ... | best boy |
| Terry Moore | ... | lamp operator |
| Dean Peterson | ... | electrician |
| Todd Pike | ... | second assistant camera |
| Roberto A. Quezada | ... | gaffer (as Roberto Quezada) |
| John Savka | ... | key grip |
| Jeff Smith | ... | grip |
| Gary Thieltges | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael Uva | ... | grip: second unit |
| Jack Yanekian | ... | best boy: second unit |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robin Burton | ... | assistant costume |
Location Management
| Patricia A. Stallone | ... | unit location manager (as Patricia Stallone) |
Music Department
| Doc Livingston | ... | assistant music editor |
| Drake Silliman | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Richard Aellen | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Scott Crockett | ... | driver |
| Tim Cutt | ... | transportation captain (as Timothy Cutt) |
| William Foster | ... | driver (as Bill Foster) |
| Craig Johnson | ... | driver |
| Daniel Krueger | ... | driver |
| Eugene Martinez | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Kathleen Conklin | ... | production coordinator |
| Mark DeFrain | ... | production assistant |
| Shirley Evans | ... | unit publicist |
| Billy Fine | ... | creative consultant |
| Doc Livingston | ... | title designer / unit publicist |
| Cathy Rosenstein | ... | craft service |
| Patricia Sotirakis | ... | assistant: Mr. Sotos |
| Paul Sotirakis | ... | production assistant |
| Andrew Spathis | ... | production assistant (as Andy Spathis) |
| Janet Van Ham | ... | publicity stills |
Thanks
| Raymond Belonsky | ... | special thanks |
| Jim Castel | ... | special thanks |
| Stephen G. Cheikes | ... | special thanks (as Stephen Cheikes) |
| Gordon C. Duncan | ... | special thanks |
| Gary Edelen | ... | special thanks |
| Gus Granados | ... | special thanks |
| Craig Hawkins | ... | special thanks |
| Eric Johnson | ... | special thanks |
| Matt Johnson | ... | special thanks |
| Jim Laurence | ... | special thanks |
| Nasser Lavaie | ... | special thanks |
| Don Lee | ... | special thanks |
| Tiffany Lienau | ... | special thanks |
| Sheldon Link | ... | special thanks |
| Suzy Martin | ... | special thanks |
| Ed McClarity | ... | special thanks |
| Bob Mendoza | ... | special thanks |
| Connie Nixon | ... | special thanks |
| George Pappas | ... | special thanks and gratitude |
| Valerie Perfit | ... | special thanks |
| Sam Perlmutter | ... | special thanks |
| Tony Reachi | ... | special thanks |
| Alice Rivera | ... | special thanks |
| Nonnie Skeel | ... | special thanks |
| Helen Sotirakis | ... | special thanks |
| James Sotirakis | ... | special thanks |
| Mia Vig | ... | special thanks |
| Roger Vig | ... | special thanks |
| Tommy Vig | ... | special thanks |
| John White | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Century International (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Video Programme Distributors (VPD) (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1983) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Pallas Film (1983) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- T&O Film (1983) (Norway) (theatrical)
- MPM Productions (1983) (France) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Video Classics (1983) (Australia) (video)
- Best 1 Video (1984) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Best 1 Video (Netherlands) (video) (Betamax)
- IMV (West Germany) (VHS)
- M.P.I. Video (1984) (Belgium) (VHS) (French and Dutch subtitles)
- Magnum Video (1983) (Finland) (VHS)
- Video Classics (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Code Red DVD (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- BCI Eclipse I (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Code Red DVD (2015) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Buksfilm (2024) (Poland) (video) (VOD)
- Golden Frog Srls (2003) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Sonet Video (1983) (Sweden) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- BJ Casting (extras)
- Prager and Fenton (accountant)
- Kay's Gourmet Catering (catering)
- Ford Motor Company (vehicles)
- Tony Alamo of Nashville (western clothing)
- Production Service Consultants (location equipment)
- Warren Sound West (re-recording)
- Modern Film Effects (opticals)
- Lucky's Animation (main and end titles)
- Pacific Film Laboratories (negative cutting)
- Olympia Brewing Company (special thanks)
- Trentadue Winery and Vineyards (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A beautiful lonely girl named Melissa tries to make new friends from a town she's currently living in. The only problem is, each of the boys that she spends time with end up brutally murdered. Her sixteenth birthday is on the way, but Melissa turns out to be a suspect when it seems she's the last person who has seen her boyfriends alive.
Written by Kelly Nicklay |
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| Taglines | Why are all the boys dying to meet Melissa? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Patrick Macnee replaced Leslie Nielsen, who was forced to withdraw from the film because of a scheduling problem. See more » |
| Goofs | Johnny's truck is not parked in the same spot when they find it day after. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sweet 16: Interview with Bo Hopkins, Aleisa Shirley and Jim Sotos (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Melissa's Theme See more » |
| Quotes |
Melissa Morgan:
[to Johnny and Hank]
You guys ever play with girls or just yourselves? See more » |