Terror on Tape
Terror on Tape

Terror on Tape

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1985
1h 25m
4.5(4 votes)
Horror
Documentary

Overview

A video store clerk showcases clips from Z-grade horror movies to curious customers.

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5 members
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Cameron Mitchell

Video Store Clerk

Cameron Mitchell
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Michelle Bauer

Third Customer

Michelle Bauer
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Mark Fenske

First Customer

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Tim Noyes

Second Customer

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Lenka Novak

Suzy ("Vampire Hookers") (uncredited)

Lenka Novak

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