Mortuary (1983 film)

Mortuary (1983 film)
Mortuary aka Embalmed
Directed by Howard Avedis
Produced by Edward L. Montoro/Marlene Schmidt
Written by Howard Avedis
Starring Mary Beth McDonough
Bill Paxton,
Christopher George,
David Wallace,
Lynda Day George,
Bill Conklin,
Curt Ayers,
Donna Garrett,
Danny Rogers,
Greg Kaye,
Denis Mandel,
Alvy Moore,
Marlene Schmidt,
Beth Scheffell
Music by John Cacavas
Cinematography Gary Graver
Editing by Stanford C. Allen
Distributed by Citadel Films/Artists Releasing Corporation (ARC)/Film Ventures International (FVI)/Vestron Video
Release date(s) September 9, 1983
Running time 91 min
Country USA
Language English

Mortuary (also known as Embalmed in the UK and Hall of Death in West Germany) was a 1983 slasher film/horror movie which starred Bill Paxton, Mary Beth McDonough, David Wallace, Lynda Day George, with Michael Berryman (who only appears in the film's trailer) and Christopher George in one of his final roles. It centered on a hooded face painted killer who stabbed or impaled his victims with/on an embalming trocar.

Synopsis

Christie Parson (Mary McDonaugh) is mourning the death of her father (Danny Rogers) by drowning. Her mother has convinced herself it was a tragic accident, but Christie is sure it was murder. Christie suffers from nightmares in which a hooded figure, clutching an embalming trocar, pursues her. She turns detective, aided by her boyfriend (David Wallace) to find out the truth. Her sleuthing draws her to a local mortuary, whose owner, Hank Andrews (Christopher George), together with his secretly demented offspring, Paul, is guarding an odious secret.

Cast

Actor / Actress Character
Mary Beth McDonough Christie Parson
David Wallace Greg Stevens
Bill Paxton Paul Andrews
Christopher George Hank Andrews
Lynda Day George Eve Parson
Bill Conklin Sheriff Duncan
Curt Ayers Jim
Donna Garrett Mrs. Andrews
Danny Rogers Dr. Parson
Greg Kaye Mark
Denis Mandel Josh

External links


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Film Ventures International — (FVI) was an independent movie production and distribution company originally situated in Atlanta, Georgia during the 1970s. FVI garnered a notorious reputation within the industry for producing films which were highly derivative of many… …   Wikipedia

  • Mortuary (film) — For the 1983 film of the same title, see Mortuary (1983 movie). Mortuary Theatrical release poster Directed by Tobe Hooper …   Wikipedia

  • Film d'horreur — Le film d horreur, ou film d épouvante, est un genre cinématographique dont l objectif est de créer un sentiment de peur et d angoisse chez le spectateur. Parmi les films d horreur les plus connus, il est possible de citer : Frankenstein de… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Malayalam films of 1983 — Malayalam cinema 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970s 1970 1971 …   Wikipedia

  • Diamonds Are Forever (film) — Diamonds Are Forever Theatrical release poster by Robert McGinnis Directed by Guy Hamilton …   Wikipedia

  • Dirty Pretty Things (film) — Dirty Pretty Things Promotional film poster Directed by Stephen Frears Produced by …   Wikipedia

  • Slasher film — The slasher film (sometimes referred to as bodycount films and dead teenager movies ) is a sub genre of horror film typically involving a psychopathic killer (sometimes wearing a mask) who stalks and graphically murders a series of adolescent… …   Wikipedia

  • Challenge (1984 film) — Challenge Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy Produced by K. S. Rama Rao …   Wikipedia

  • Morgue — Mortuary redirects here. For the 1983 film, see Mortuary (1983 movie). For the 2005 film, see Mortuary (film). One of the entrances of the Victoria Public Mortuary, in Hong Kong A morgue or mortuary (in a hospital or elsewhere) is used for the… …   Wikipedia

  • Christopher George — For other uses, see Christopher George (disambiguation). Christopher George as Sgt. Sam Troy in The Rat Patrol Born Christopher John George February 25, 1931(1931 02 25) …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”