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A teenaged girl discovers that her stepfather is trying to murder her and her mother, but when she tells people, no one will believe her.A teenaged girl discovers that her stepfather is trying to murder her and her mother, but when she tells people, no one will believe her.A teenaged girl discovers that her stepfather is trying to murder her and her mother, but when she tells people, no one will believe her.
David Allen Brooks
- Paul Fox
- (as David Brooks)
Lolita Lesheim
- Brenda Bohle
- (as Lolita Lorre)
Antonio Cantafora
- Man at Motel
- (as Michael Corby)
Marlene Marques
- Librarian
- (as Marlene Marcus)
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I like this movie a lot. True, it's not a cinema classic, but as a "B" horror film, it rates a B+. The story, acting, and direction are much better than most films of this sort.
My biggest complaint with the film is the music, which is often out of sync with the film, and at other times shrill to the point of being annoying.
The actors do a fine job, particularly Sisto, in the sleasy, white trash role. The young actress who stars in this film is quite effective, and I have to wonder why she didn't get a career boost, after this one.
I'd like to purchase this film, if it is ever released on DVD.
My biggest complaint with the film is the music, which is often out of sync with the film, and at other times shrill to the point of being annoying.
The actors do a fine job, particularly Sisto, in the sleasy, white trash role. The young actress who stars in this film is quite effective, and I have to wonder why she didn't get a career boost, after this one.
I'd like to purchase this film, if it is ever released on DVD.
From the hit & run on Janie and on you you this is 100% pure cheese. I loved it though. This was a different step in the slasher filled horror movies of the 80s. "Scream" for help. Hmmp. Overall the acting is terrible by everyone. Story is alright. Rachel Kelly is a hottie. She is scream for help. Sort of a 80s version of Neve Campbell. Rentable.(6/10)
i thought this was a pretty good movie for its time. Its about a girl who knows her step father is trying to kill her and her mother for their money but no one will believe her and finally the step father holds them hostage in their house. Its a pretty good movie the ending makes up for the slow beginning.
Let's see, we got veteran UK filmmaker, Michael Winner, at the helm. A soundtrack by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones featuring Jimmy Page and Jon Anderson from Yes, and a script from noted Hollywood fear-meister Tom Holland. What could go wrong? Pretty much everything and gloriously so! I love watching this film because I can never tell if it was made to be a melodramatic satire or just a melodramatic failure. I'm leaning toward failed art. The bad acting is spread across the board but led by the entirely incapable Rachael Kelly, sporting around the screen in a variety of unflattering '80s era outfits. Ms. Kelly never once allows the viewer to lose themselves in the proceedings with her near constant histrionics. No wonder her step-father is trying to kill her! The absurd soundtrack is so over-the-top and out of place that I'm convinced that the producers threw out Jones' original score and substituted cheesy stock tracks instead. There is nothing but camp and unintentional guffawing to be had here...and that's ok. Sometimes you need a movie to riff on with your buddies like MST3K, and Scream for Help (which never received a proper release in the US) is there to help. Nice to see a new blu-ray edition on the market.
ok it may be laughable,and cheesy,but still thrilling in my opinion. the last 20 minutes or so is really good. the score seems so out of place it's not even funny. it looks more like a 70's movie than a 80's movie. but it's still pretty good. i give scream for help **1/2 out of ****
Did you know
- TriviaThis movie was to have been the third collaboration between writer Tom Holland and director Richard Franklin (following Psychose II (1983) and Jouer c'est tuer (1984)). With his career on the rise, Franklin ultimately decided it would be unwise to helm such a low-budget film.
- GoofsThe Chrysler is traveling over 60 mph with the accelerator stuck and non-operable brakes when it goes through the Church's Chicken parking lot appears to be going much slower then speeds up when it gets back into the road.
- Quotes
Christie Cromwell: [to Karen] Fine, don't believe me, just wait until he kills you.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 31 Horror Movies in 31 Days: Scream for Help (1984) (2012)
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