The Final Terror
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The Final Terror is a 1983
slasher film
directed by Andrew Davis. The film ranks as one of the stronger "second tier" slashers from the halcyon (and well-saturated) heyday of 1980s slasher films. The film was shot in 1981 in the Red Wood forests of the California
wilderness. It was not released for two years, as the production searched for a distributor. Finally it was released in 1983 to capitalize on the rising fame of its young stars (namely Ward, Hannah, and Zmed). Today the film has developed an underground following among slasher
fans.
1983 in film
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slasher film
Slasher film
A slasher film is a type of horror film typically involving a psychopathic killer stalking and killing a sequence of victims in a graphically violent manner, often with a cutting tool such as a knife or axe...
directed by Andrew Davis. The film ranks as one of the stronger "second tier" slashers from the halcyon (and well-saturated) heyday of 1980s slasher films. The film was shot in 1981 in the Red Wood forests of the California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
wilderness. It was not released for two years, as the production searched for a distributor. Finally it was released in 1983 to capitalize on the rising fame of its young stars (namely Ward, Hannah, and Zmed). Today the film has developed an underground following among slasher
Slasher film
A slasher film is a type of horror film typically involving a psychopathic killer stalking and killing a sequence of victims in a graphically violent manner, often with a cutting tool such as a knife or axe...
fans.
Plot
A group of young forest rangers and their girlfriends go camping in the woods for what they hope to be a fun-filled weekend only to find their plans spoiled by a disguised, merciless killer who stalks the forest in search of fresh victims. Soon they are caught in a terrifying game of bloodshed and murder. It is up to the remaining few victims to defend themselves, turn the tables on the killer and put an end to their trip of terror.Cast
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: Margaret - Daryl HannahDaryl HannahDaryl Christine Hannah is an American film actress. After making her screen debut in 1978, Hannah starred in a number of Hollywood films throughout the 1980s, notably Blade Runner, Splash, Wall Street and Roxanne and Kill Bill.-Early life:Hannah was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Susan...
: Windy Morgan - Adrian Zmed: Marco Cerone
- Ernest Harden Jr.: Nathaniel Hines
- Lewis SmithLewis Smith-Early life:Smith was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He graduated from Lookout Valley High School in 1974.-Career:Smith is best known for the role of Charles Main on the first and second part of North and South miniseries, He also played "Curly Bill" Brocious in the Kevin Costner film Wyatt Earp...
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: Mike - Cindy Harrell: Melanie
- Irene Sanders: Sammie
- Richard Jacobs: Mr. Morgan
- Donna Pinder: Mrs. Morgan
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: Jim - Lori Butler: Lori (as Lori Lee Butler)
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