Anthony Eisley, Arte Johnson, Bert Remsen

Eccentric boardinghouse owner Mrs. Purdy (Karen Black) hosts a collection of quirky characters with apparent grace and compassion -- but as several of her tenants die, Mrs. Purdy makes a tidy profit b...( read more  read more... )y keeping their Social Security checks. When a federal agent (Arte Johnson) arrives to investigate, he uncovers some shocking and unexpected secrets. This 1990 psychological thriller is elevated by its entertaining blend of dark humor and horror.

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R, 95 min.

Directed by: Gary Graver

Release Date: December 31, 1991

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DVD Release Date: December 5, 2006

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