Hollywood Boulevard (1976)

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Allan Arkush and Joe Dante co-directed this campy spoof of exploitation films -- Roger Corman's schlock factory in particular. Candice Rialson stars as Candy Wednesday, a movie hopeful who wants to be a star. Her slimy agent Walter Paisley (Dick Miller) directs her to the portals of Miracle… More Allan Arkush and Joe Dante co-directed this campy spoof of exploitation films -- Roger Corman's schlock factory in particular. Candice Rialson stars as Candy Wednesday, a movie hopeful who wants to be a star. Her slimy agent Walter Paisley (Dick Miller) directs her to the portals of Miracle Pictures, where she lands a plum role in the film "Machete Maidens of Maratau." Lead actress Mary McQueen (Mary Woronov) becomes jealous, and a series of disturbing murders occur, culminating in a shoot-out on top of the Hollywood sign. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 23 min.
Directed By: Allan Arkush, Joe Dante
Written By: John Kramer
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 25, 1976 Wide
On DVD: Apr 24, 2001

Critic Reviews

Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion
The slapped-together élan is enchanting
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
My idea of heaven would be a drive-in theater on an eternal summer night . . . with an endless procession of movies like this.

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