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1984-11-16 · 106 min · ★ 4.9

Thriller · Crime

Reality and illusion collide as megalomaniacal filmmaker Chris Neville murders a young would-be actress, then sets about making a feature about the deed, casting the deceased's clueless husband as the patsy, and finding a dead ringer to play the late actress.

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Directors
Larry Cohen
Production companies
Hemdale, New Line Cinema, Larco Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Zoë LundZoë LundAndrea Wilcox / Elaine Bernstein
Eric BogosianEric BogosianChris Neville
Brad RijnBrad RijnKeefe Waterman
Kevin O'ConnorKevin O'ConnorDet. Lt. Philip Delroy
Bill OlandDet. Vickers
H. Richard GreeneH. Richard GreeneLeon Gruskin
Steven PudenzWiesanthal
Heidi BassettNeville's Asst. Director
John WoehrleStudio Executive
Kitty SummerallAndrea's Roomate
Kris EvansCosmetician
Mike AlpertTaxi Driver
Larry CohenLarry CohenJournalist (uncredited)

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