An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.

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Directed by John Carpenter
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October 2023
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’90s Horror
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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Carpenter

Writer

Michael De Luca

CinematographerGary B. Kibbe

ComposerJohn Carpenter, Jim Lang

EditorEdward A. Warschilka

ProducerSandy King

Cast

Sam Neillas John Trent

Julie Carmenas Linda Styles

Jürgen Prochnowas Sutter Cane

David Warneras Dr. Wrenn

John Gloveras Saperstein

Bernie Caseyas Robinson

Peter Jasonas Mr. Paul

Charlton Hestonas Jackson Harglow

Frances Bayas Mrs. Pickman

Wilhelm von Homburgas Simon

Kevin Rushtonas Guard #1

Gene Mackas Guard #2

Conrad Bergschneideras Axe Maniac

Marvin Scottas Reporter

Katherine Ashbyas Receptionist

Ben Gilbertas Young Teen

Dennis O'Connoras Cop

Paul Brogrenas Scrawny Teen

Sharon Dyeras Homeless Lady

Sean Vertigoas Bicycle Boy

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