Popcorn (1990)
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33% of critics liked it
(9 reviews) -
38% of users liked it
(2,245 ratings)
In this off-beat horror outing, a band of film students decide to scare up some cash by holding a film festival celebrating horror films from the '50s. Its all great fun until they discover that the projectionist is a homicidal maniac. Gory violence ensues as audience members begin dying in… More In this off-beat horror outing, a band of film students decide to scare up some cash by holding a film festival celebrating horror films from the '50s. Its all great fun until they discover that the projectionist is a homicidal maniac. Gory violence ensues as audience members begin dying in horrible ways. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Mark Herrier
- Genres
- Horror, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1989 Wide
- Studio
- Moviehouse Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed
It's just sad that it's not an iconic or even memorable slasher title in the sub-genre.
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Larry Carroll, Countingdown.com
An underrated little horror gem. If you think you've seen all the scary movies and need a fix, give this one a try.
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Cast
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Jill Schoelen
as Maggie
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Tom Villard
as Toby
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Derek Rydall
as Mark
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Malcom Danare
as Bud
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Elliott Hurst
as Leon
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Freddie Simpson
as Tina
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Kelly Jo Minter
as Cheryl
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Tony Roberts
as Mr. Davis
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Karen Witter
as Joy
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Bruce Glover
as Vernon
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Thom Adcox
as Corky
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Ed Amatrudo
as Boy Friend
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Nico Bernuth
as 2nd Hood
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Guy Christopher
as Student in Theater
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Lori Creevay
as Marge
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Robert Dickman
as Skeeter
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Mat Falls
as Lanyard Gates
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Maki Fame
as Lab Technician
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Wayne Farnes
as Student in Theater
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Ray Garaza
as Student in Theater
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Bobby Ghisays
as Judge
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Giana Hanly
as Sarah Gates
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April Harris
as Student in Theater
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Rohan Henry
as 3rd Hood
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Suzanne Hunt
as Dr. Latimer
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Barry Jenner
as Lieutenant Bradley
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Will Knickerbocker
as Landlord/"Electrified Man"
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Fumito Naozaki
as 1st Miner
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George O
as 1st Hood
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Adam Ormsby
as Student in Theater
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Ethan Ormsby
as Two-Headed Guy
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Ken Ryan
as Radio Announcer
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Kimio Satoh
as Scientist
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Ivette Soler
as Joanie
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Mike Stephens
as Student in Theater
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Ben Stotes
as Hatchethead
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Cindy Tavares-Finson
as Gloria Gates
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Scott Thomson
as Bearded Guy
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Lindenberg Von Von
as Student in Theater
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Ray Walston
as Dr. Mnesyne
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Hikonori Washino
as 2nd Miner
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Munair Zaza
as Doctor
- Dee Miller
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Dee Wallace Stone
as Suzanne
