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The Prowler

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The Prowler (1981)

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Reviews Counted:32

Fresh:19

Rotten:13

Average Rating:5.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: At the graduation celebration held at an exclusive girl's school, a uniformed intruder commits violent acts against the partygoers. The khaki-clad maniac impales his unfortunate victims with a... At the graduation celebration held at an exclusive girl's school, a uniformed intruder commits violent acts against the partygoers. The khaki-clad maniac impales his unfortunate victims with a bayonet. This masterwork of stylish gore is one of the most beloved cult slashers of the 1980's, and features a strong performance by famed actor Farley Granger, whose performance in Hitchcock's STRANGERS IN A TRAIN proved him to be a compelling horror actor. [More]

Starring: Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Farley Granger, Cindy Weintraub

Starring: Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Farley Granger, Cindy Weintraub

Director: Joseph Zito

Director: Joseph Zito

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