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Popcorn

  • 1991
  • 12
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
6.8K
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Jill Schoelen in Popcorn (1991)
A master of disguise deranged killer begins killing off the college students who are organizing a horror-movie marathon in an abandoned theater.
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A master of disguise deranged killer begins killing off the college students who are organizing a horror-movie marathon in an abandoned theater.A master of disguise deranged killer begins killing off the college students who are organizing a horror-movie marathon in an abandoned theater.A master of disguise deranged killer begins killing off the college students who are organizing a horror-movie marathon in an abandoned theater.

  • Directors
    • Mark Herrier
    • Alan Ormsby
  • Writers
    • Mitchell Smith
    • Alan Ormsby
  • Stars
    • Jill Schoelen
    • Tom Villard
    • Dee Wallace
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    6.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mark Herrier
      • Alan Ormsby
    • Writers
      • Mitchell Smith
      • Alan Ormsby
    • Stars
      • Jill Schoelen
      • Tom Villard
      • Dee Wallace
    • 88User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jill Schoelen
    Jill Schoelen
    • Maggie
    Tom Villard
    Tom Villard
    • Toby
    Dee Wallace
    Dee Wallace
    • Suzanne
    • (as Dee Wallace-Stone)
    Derek Rydall
    Derek Rydall
    • Mark
    Malcolm Danare
    Malcolm Danare
    • Bud
    Elliott Hurst
    Elliott Hurst
    • Leon
    Ivette Soler
    Ivette Soler
    • Joannie
    Freddie Simpson
    Freddie Simpson
    • Tina
    • (as Freddie Marie Simpson)
    Kelly Jo Minter
    Kelly Jo Minter
    • Cheryl
    Karen Lorre
    Karen Lorre
    • Joy
    • (as Karen Witter)
    Ray Walston
    Ray Walston
    • Dr. Mnesyne
    Tony Roberts
    Tony Roberts
    • Mr. Davis
    Scott Thompson
    • Bearded Guy
    Will Knickerbocker
    • Landlord…
    Ethan Ormsby
    Ethan Ormsby
    • Two Headed Guy
    Ben Stotes
    • Hatchethead
    Ken Ryan
    • Radio Announcer
    Matt Falls
    Matt Falls
    • Lanyard Gates
    • (as Mat Falls)
    • Directors
      • Mark Herrier
      • Alan Ormsby
    • Writers
      • Mitchell Smith
      • Alan Ormsby
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews88

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    7DrGigglesX

    A good time classic

    This has got to be one of my old favorite horror flicks, I remember renting this when it first came out, and I loved it since then!

    The storyline of this movie is so classic and original, but thats what it made it so great!

    I was a little shocked to read that Toby (Tom Villard) had passed away, I had no idea, he was one of my favorite movie psychos, and I was wondering if he'd be in any other movies...R.I.P Tom Villard.

    If you haven't seen this movie, rent it now! Or since its been released on DVD, pick it up! remember, "Buy a bag, go home in a box." !
    7blanbrn

    Fun little horror flick that pays homage to 50's and 60's classics, all while it's an 80's stalker and slasher film within.

    "Popcorn" from 1991 has to be one of the better feel good horror flicks that's a blend of old style horror meeting the present day and being a film within a film of the 80's slasher style. It's also a twist and tease of drama, suspense, fun comedy, and murder in a bloody slasher type of a way. Set in California at a college some film students decide to run an night horror marathon at an old run down cinema house. The students will do crazy special effects while the crowd watches the old vintage 50's and 60's films. Thru it during the night a crazy sadistic killer is on the loose causing an 80's slasher type stalker feel, from behind the curtain and thru the audience. As this creep has a connection to an old film called "The Possessor" plus this monster knows one of the film students from his past. Also horror queen legend Dee Wallace Stone has a part that's memorable as a damsel in distress who's kidnapped and has her mouth taped with white duct tape! Overall "Popcorn" provides thrills and chills to any horror film buff as it's a little independent horror gem to belong in any fan's chest!
    Lunchbox-3

    Cheesy horror fun.

    This actually was kind of a fun horror flick, as the Scream movies were. The best part in my opinion is the movies-within-a-movie the characters show at their sci-fi festival ... cheesy 50s stuff similar to what was done in Matinee.
    6Coventry

    At least 10 times better than it looks

    This may look very much like a redundant and unpleasant horror comedy about the umpteenth serial killer wasting a group of film students but, if you give it a chance, you'll be pleasantly surprised. The premise is quite creative, the film pays homage to legendary titles and directors and – believe it or not – there even is tension to detect in the script. Jill Schoelen (The Stepfather, Phantom of the Opera) is the ambitious student Maggie who wants to turn her always-returning nightmares into a screenplay. When she's preparing a horror marathon event with some fellow students, she stumbles upon footage that proves her nightmares are real and that she might even be a completely different person. During the movie shows at the remote theater, an actual murderer shows up and goes after Maggie. Granted, Popcorn is an 80's slasher in disguise but at least it tries to be ingenious on several levels. The invented titles that are shown during the "horrorthon" also have potential if you ask me! Who wouldn't pay money to see flicks called "The Amazing Electrified Man"," Mosquito" or "The Stench"? I sure would… As said before, some sequences are quite suspenseful (like the eerie "possessor" film) and the murders aren't too gross. I had some prejudices as well before watching it but I'm glad to admit I was wrong. Too bad the last twenty minutes (and the climax in particular) are a bit of a letdown. Logic wasn't Popcorn biggest trump to begin with but, near the end, director Mark Harrier completely loses his grip on the messy screenplay. Also, the humor most of the time is painfully unfunny (for example on of the male leads constantly bumps his head or falls down) and irritating. Best aspects truly are the light-headed atmosphere, creative plot-twists and very good costumes and scenery. Surely this underrated gem beats the overload of 80's and 90's no-brain horror productions. Check it out!
    7brooklynbd-77624

    Flawed but Overlooked

    This film combines the nostalgia of drive-in cheesefests with the tried and true slasher formula. Flawed but certainly holds up against more popular entries of the time.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      After three weeks of shooting, Amy O'Neill was replaced by Jill Schoelen. Schoelen has said that she did not have much interaction with the cast since many of the scenes had already been filmed with O'Neill and in most cases just needed to make quick re-shoots with Schoelen.
    • Goofs
      When the killer is putting masks on in front of Maggie, you can see the dead body of Tina hanging behind Maggie. The dead body moves/shakes/breathes many times throughout the scene.
    • Quotes

      Toby: Without memory, there can be no retribution.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Cine-Masochist: POPCORN (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Saturday Night at the Movies
      Written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil

      Performed by Ossie D and Stevie G

      Used by permission of Screen Gems - EMI Music Inc.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Possessor
    • Filming locations
      • The Ward Theatre, Kingston, Jamaica
    • Production companies
      • Movie Partners
      • Trans-Atlantic Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,205,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,563,365
      • Feb 3, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,205,000
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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