Detective Lucas McCarthy finally apprehends "Meat Cleaver Max" and watches the electric chair execution from the audience. But killing Max Jenke only elevated him to another level of ...
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| Credited cast: | |||
| Lance Henriksen | ... | Detective Lucas McCarthy | |
| Brion James | ... | Max Jenke | |
| Rita Taggart | ... | Donna McCarthy | |
| Dedee Pfeiffer | ... | Bonnie McCarthy | |
| Aron Eisenberg | ... | Scott McCarthy | |
| Thom Bray | ... | Peter Campbell | |
| Matt Clark | ... | Dr. Tower | |
| David Oliver | ... | Vinnie | |
| Terry Alexander | ... | Casey | |
| Lewis Arquette | ... | Lt. Miller | |
| Lawrence Tierney | ... | Warden | |
| Alvy Moore | ... | Chili Salesman | |
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Zane W. Levitt | ... | Executioner |
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Stephen A. Henry | ... | Morgue Doctor |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Meshell Dillon | ... | Little Girl | |
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Detective Lucas McCarthy finally apprehends "Meat Cleaver Max" and watches the electric chair execution from the audience. But killing Max Jenke only elevated him to another level of reality. Now Lucas' family is under attack, his sanity in question, and his house haunted. Aided by a disreputable college professor, can Lucas reclaim his mind, house, and family? Features Lance Henriksen as Lucas McCarthy and Brion James as Max Jenke. One of the few movies featuring these actors as main characters. Written by Matrix <matrix@rio.com>
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electric chair | meat cleaver | execution | 1980s | supernatural power |Taglines:
In your home, Behind the door, Beneath the steps ... Max is waiting. See more »Genres:
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28 April 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
House III See more »Filming Locations:
San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USAEdit
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$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$773,348, 30 April 1989, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$1,738,897Company Credits
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Written by Leslie Bohem (as Les Bohem) and David Kendrick
Performed by Gleaming Spires
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Was one three films in 1989/1990 that had a storyline involving an executed serial killer coming back to life and stalking people. The other two films were "Shocker" and "The First Power". See more »Goofs
Steadicam reflected in the mirror when Lucas is searching his house in opening sequence. See more »Quotes
Max Jenke: [in a squeaky voice] Don't look now, but your family's dead... just kidding.See more »
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The U.S print was cut to receive an R-rating with edits to shots of severed legs in a meat grinder, Max's electrocution scene, the staircase fight and some bloody shootings. The UK Anchor Bay DVD (in the "House Collection" box set) featured the cut print though earlier UK video releases plus the Hollywood DVD budget release all feature the full unrated print. See more »Soundtracks
The Things I Have Done To Our LoveWritten by Leslie Bohem (as Les Bohem) and David Kendrick
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The third part of the low-budget "House" series is marginally better than the previous two, thanks mostly to a more serious approach (though not without moments of wicked black humor), and to an enjoyable performance by Brion James in the tailor-made role of the ultra-mad, ultra-vicious villain. No great shakes, but thoroughly watchable. (**)