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The Last Horror Film AKA Fanatic

The Last Horror Film AKA Fanatic

David Winters

1982

87 minutes

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SYNOPSIS

Troma Team Video is proud to present for the first time uncut in America, one of Joe Spinell's (Rocky, The Godfather) most riveting, unnerving performances, since his unforgettable starring role in Maniac, in this underrated gem of the 1980s — The Last Horror Film. Vinny Durand (Spinell), a lonesome New York cab driver who lives at home with his mother, has dreams of becoming a famous film director. Consumed by his depraved obsession with beautiful horror actress Jenna Bates (Bond-Girl Caroline Munro) and determined to have her star in his first film, Vinny trails her to the Cannes Film Festival. While Vinny's disturbing fascination grows, a mysterious killer begins slaughtering all people in Jenna's entourage. Is the obsessed fanatic and the psychotic killer one in the same? Will this be Jenna's Last Horror Film?

CAST

Jana BatesCaroline Munro
Vinny DurandJoe Spinell
Alan CunninghamJudd Hamilton
Marty BernsteinDevin Goldenberg
Stanley KlineDavid Winters
Susan ArcherSusanne Benton
Vinny's MotherFilomena Spagnuolo
Bret BatesGlenn Jacobson

CREDITS

DirectorDavid Winters
WritersJudd Hamilton
Tom Klassen
David Winters
ProducersSean Casey
Judd Hamilton
Luke Walter
David Winters
Original MusicJesse Frederick
Jeff Koz
CinematographyThomas F. Denove
Film EditingChris Barnes
M. Edward Salier
Production DesignJeff Sharpe
Art DirectionBrian Savegar
Costume DesignNancy Hardy
Makeup DepartmentJane Barry
Toni Caine
Dovey Rohl

SPECIAL FEATURES

  • My Best Maniac: Half-hour conversation with Joe Spinell's best friend Luke Walter
  • Audio commentary by Walter and Troma's Evan Husney
  • Buddy Giovinazzo's short MR. ROBBIE, a.k.a. MANIAC 2, starring Spinell
  • Interview with MANIAC director William Lustig
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman
  • Other Tromatic extras

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