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Wheels of Terror

  • TV Movie
  • 19901990
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
705
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
15,338
2,851
Wheels of Terror (1990)
HorrorThriller
A small town is terrorized by an unknown stranger who kidnaps and abuses little girls. When her only child is kidnapped right in front of her, the schoolbus driver begins the desperate chase... Read allA small town is terrorized by an unknown stranger who kidnaps and abuses little girls. When her only child is kidnapped right in front of her, the schoolbus driver begins the desperate chase to catch the criminal.A small town is terrorized by an unknown stranger who kidnaps and abuses little girls. When her only child is kidnapped right in front of her, the schoolbus driver begins the desperate chase to catch the criminal.
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
705
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
15,338
2,851
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Christopher Cain
    • Writer
      • Alan B. McElroy
    • Stars
      • Joanna Cassidy
      • Marcie Leeds
      • Gary Carlos Cervantes
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Christopher Cain
    • Writer
      • Alan B. McElroy
    • Stars
      • Joanna Cassidy
      • Marcie Leeds
      • Gary Carlos Cervantes
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    • 39User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Top cast

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    Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy
    • Laura
    Marcie Leeds
    • Stephanie
    Gary Carlos Cervantes
    Gary Carlos Cervantes
    • Luis
    • (as Carlos Cervantes)
    Arlen Dean Snyder
    Arlen Dean Snyder
    • Detective Drummond
    Henry Kendrick
    Henry Kendrick
    • Kellogg
    • (as Henry Max Kendrick)
    Sharon Thomas Cain
    • Amy Donaldson
    • (as Sharon Thomas)
    Jacob Kenner
    • Brad
    Julie Hasel
    • Girl on Bus
    Kimberly Duncan
    • Kimberly Donaldson
    Mindy Spence
    • Stacy Harrison
    Jon Conrad Pochron
    • Motorcycle Officer
    Kirk Nelson
    • Sheriff
    Kristina Betts
    • Girl Victim
    Bill Yarbrough
    Bill Yarbrough
    • Girl's Father
    Roger Rook
    • Pastor
    'Bear' Cheney
    • Gym Trainer
    Liz Romero
    • Police Clerk
    John McCabe
    • Boy
    • Director
      • Christopher Cain
    • Writer
      • Alan B. McElroy
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The story was initially going to take place in Napa Valley, California. This was changed to Arizona at the last minute for budgetary reasons.
    • Goofs
      The cars consistently change from '71 to '74 Dodge Chargers.
    • Quotes

      Kimberly Donaldson: I'm practically on a Wheaties box.

      Stephanie: I don't think anybody wants to look at your face while they're eating.

    • Connections
      References Cheaper by the Dozen (1950)
    • Soundtracks
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    User reviews39

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Surprisingly good movie
    I saw this movie at 2 AM late one night in 1997. At first I only kept watching because there was nothing else on, and it looked a little slow for my tastes. As the movie went on, I was drawn into the drama of the girls being kidnapped... but the moment that Laura pulled up to her house, saw the infamous black car moving toward her daughter, and I suddenly remembered the mechanic at the beginning of the movie mentioning that all he had to repair the bus with was a racing engine and transmission, I was glued to my seat. The pacing of the movie was perfect, even when introduced to that sudden twist and chase scene. I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes either social dramas or car chases.
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    • Sep 9, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Terror in Copper Valley
    • Filming locations
      • Patagonia Union High School - 200 Naugle Ave., Patagonia, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Once Upon a Time Films
      • Wilshire Court Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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