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Lady, Stay Dead
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Lady, Stay Dead

1981-09-10 · 95 min · ★ 5.3

Horror

A young woman is looking after her sister's house, unaware that her sister and neighbor have been murdered by their handyman who also happens to be a serial killer.

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Directors
Terry Bourke
Production companies
Ryntare Productions
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chard HaywardChard HaywardGordan Mason
Louise HowittJenny Nolan
Deborah CoullsDeborah CoullsMarie Coleby
Roger WardRoger WardOfficer Clyde Collings
Les FoxcroftBilly Shepherd
James ElliottPatrolman Rex Dunbar
Brian HinzlewoodTV Director
George MurrayBusinessman / Client
Barry DonnellySecurity Man at Crash
James MossSecurity Man at Crash
Allen ScholzChauffer

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