Curtains (1983)
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This derivative Canadian thriller plays like a distaff version of Samuel Fuller's cult classic Shock Corridor fused rather crudely to a standard mad-slasher plot. The story takes place primarily at the country villa of a sleazy horror film director (scenery-chomping John Vernon), where auditions… More This derivative Canadian thriller plays like a distaff version of Samuel Fuller's cult classic Shock Corridor fused rather crudely to a standard mad-slasher plot. The story takes place primarily at the country villa of a sleazy horror film director (scenery-chomping John Vernon), where auditions for the title role of his new film Audra are taking place. The casting session is called after the film's intended star had herself committed to an asylum in order to properly research her Frances Farmer-type role, then found herself unable to get out. It comes as little surprise, then, that the six actresses vying for the plum role in her absence are not long for this world, as a witch-masked marauder is wandering the premises with some well-honed implements. This film's surprisingly stylish look is probably due to the initial direction of acclaimed cinematographer Richard Ciupka, but the film was actually completed by a pseudonymous replacement. (The credited director, "Jonathan Stryker," is actually the name of Vernon's character.) ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Directed By
- Richard Ciupka
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense
R,
- In Theaters
- Mar 4, 1983 Wide
- On DVD
- Apr 10, 1987
- Studio
- Jensen Farley Pictures
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Cast
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John Vernon
as Jonathan Stryker
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Samantha Eggar
as Samantha Sherwood
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Linda Thorson
as Brooke Parsons
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Anne Ditchburn
as Laurian Summers
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Lynne Griffin
as Patti O'Connor
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Sandra Warren
as Tara Demillo
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Lesley Donaldson
as Christie Burns
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Deborah Burgess
as Amanda
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Michael Wincott
as Matthew
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Calvin Butler
as Dr. Pendleton
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Maury Chaykin
as Monty
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James Kidnie
as Attendant
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Virginia Leith
as Screamer
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Kate Lynch
as Receptionist
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Vivian Reis
as TV Laugher
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William Marshall
as Attendant
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Booth Savage
as Amanda's Boyfriend
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Donald Adams
as Ward Attendant
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Joanne McIntyre
as Secretary
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Sandee Currie
as Tara DeMillo
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Janelle Hutchison
as Stroker
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Katya Ladan
as Inmate
- Anna Migliarisi
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Bunty Webb
as Tickler
