Appointment with Fear (1985)
Directed by Ramzi Thomas
Genres - Mystery, Fantasy, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Detective Film |
Release Date - Oct 25, 1985 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 95 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Robert Firsching
Director Ramzi Thomas had his name removed from this silly horror film from Halloween producer Moustapha Akkad, adopting the common no-fault pseudonym "Alan Smithee." One can hardly blame him. The plot has comatose Garrick Dowhen possessed by Attis, an Egyptian tree god, and stalking his babysitter and other teenagers by use of astral projection. Much the same plot had been used in 1974's Psychic Killer with somewhat better results. Michele Little is the damsel in distress and cartoon fans will recognize Dayton Allen (the voice of Deputy Dawg) in a small role.
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detective, investigator, killing, mental-illness, murder, rampage, slasher, supernatural