A group of young friends stranded at a secluded roadside museum are stalked by a masked assailant who uses his telekinetic powers to control the attraction's mannequins.
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| Chuck Connors | ... |
Mr. Slauson / Davey
(as Shailar Coby)
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| Jocelyn Jones | ... |
Molly
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| Jon Van Ness | ... |
Jerry
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| Robin Sherwood | ... |
Eileen
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| Tanya Roberts | ... |
Becky
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| Keith McDermott | ... |
Woody
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| Dawn Jeffory | ... |
Tina
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Arlecchino | ... |
Mannequin
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Victoria Richart | ... |
Mannequin
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Millie Dill | ... |
Mannequin
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| Albert Band | ... |
Waxwork Grandfather (uncredited)
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| Dal McKennon | ... |
Mask - Laugh (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Linnea Quigley | ... |
Mannequin (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Schmoeller | ||
Written by
| David Schmoeller | ... | (written by) and |
| J. Larry Carroll | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Leonard Baker | ... | associate producer |
| Charles Band | ... | executive producer |
| J. Larry Carroll | ... | producer |
| Michael Wolf | ... | associate producer |
| Irwin Yablans | ... | executive producer: Compass International (uncredited) |
Music by
| Pino Donaggio | ||
Cinematography by
| Nicholas Josef von Sternberg | ... | director of photography (as Nicholas von Sternberg) |
Editing by
| Ted Nicolaou | ||
Editorial Department
| Gloria Gunn | ... | assistant film editor |
| Rebecca Nicolaou | ... | assistant film editor (as Becky Nauert) |
Art Direction by
| Robert A. Burns | ||
Makeup Department
| Dave Ayres | ... | special masks and mannequin effects (as David Ayres) |
| Robert A. Burns | ... | special masks and mannequin effects |
| Ken Horn | ... | special masks and mannequin effects |
| Ve Neill | ... | makeup artist / special masks and mannequin effects |
| Karen Stern | ... | special masks and mannequin effects |
| Stefano Fava | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ron Underwood | ... | first assistant director |
| David Wyler | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| James Allen | ... | associate art director (as Jim Allen) |
| Mary Church | ... | assistant art director |
| Amanda J. Flick | ... | set designer (as Amanda Flick) |
Sound Department
| Tim Cooney | ... | boom operator |
| David Dockendorf | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Courtney Goodin | ... | location sound (as Courtney M. Goodin) |
| Gloria Gunn | ... | sound effects |
| Laurence Jacobs | ... | sound effects |
| Ted Nicolaou | ... | sound effects |
Special Effects by
| Richard O. Helmer | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Sandra Lee Gimpel | ... | stunt coordinator (as Sandra Gimpel) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ron Batzdorff | ... | gaffer (as Ron Batzdorf) |
| Alan Caso | ... | electrician |
| Mike Connors | ... | electrician |
| Bob George | ... | key grip |
| Robert Harmon | ... | still photographer |
| Phil Jacobson | ... | electrician |
| Lowell Peterson | ... | camera operator |
| Raymond Post | ... | best boy grip (as Ray Post) |
| David Schmier | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gary Shore | ... | best boy electric |
| Michael Stone | ... | second assistant camera |
| Paul Tinsley | ... | electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Christine Boyar | ... | wardrobe |
| Jessica Doyle | ... | assistant wardrobe |
Music Department
| Natale Massara | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Meredith Kibbee | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Richard Band | ... | production consultant |
| Bennah Burton-Burtt | ... | production secretary (as Bennah Burton) |
| Jim Charleston | ... | production assistant |
| Linda Flowerday | ... | production accountant |
| Susan Larson | ... | production accountant |
| Martin J. Layton | ... | production assistant (as Marty Layton) |
| Maria Mazloom | ... | production assistant |
| Debra Michaelson | ... | production coordinator |
| Stephen Purvis | ... | production assistant (as Steve Purvis) |
| Irwin Yablans | ... | presenter |
Thanks
| Albert Band | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Compass International Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Manson International Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Mid-America Releasing (1979) (United States) (theatrical) (Midwest)
- Manson International (1979) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Astral Films (1979) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Cinécran (1979) (France) (theatrical)
- CRC Entertainment (1979) (Italy) (theatrical)
- World Eiga (1979) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Senator Filmverleih (1980) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Telefilms Internacional, S.A. (1980) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1980) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Syme Home Video (1982) (Australia) (VHS)
- Video Medien Pool (VMP) (1983) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Astral Video (1984) (Canada) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Video Screen (1984) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Video Screen (1984) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- HGV Video Productions (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Artus films (2009) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Another World Entertainment (2010) (Denmark) (DVD)
- Future Film (2010) (Finland) (DVD)
- Full Moon Features (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Reid & Puskar (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- 88 Films (2012) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- 88 Films (2014) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Cult Video (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Full Moon Features (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Pioneer Entertainment (1993) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Video Screen (1984) (Netherlands) (video) (laserdisc)
- Wizard Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Popsicle Productions (dialogue editing)
- Cougar Hill Ranch (vulture)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound)
- Metrocolor (color)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (titles and opticals)
- Panavision (camera equipment: lenses and Panaflex camera)
- Waxwork Records (soundtrack available from)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Teenagers come across a shut-in psychopath with telekinetic powers. He proceeds to use these powers to slay them one by one as well as animate the various mannequins he uses to keep himself company.
Written by Dan Coker |
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| Taglines | Every year young girls disappear. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film holds the distinction of being one of the few slasher films in horror film history to receive a PG rating, as the PG-13 rating wouldn't exist for five more years. See more » |
| Goofs | In the scene where Mr. Slausen leaves Molly with the rifle in the truck, you can see a short male mannequin standing behind her in a sort of saloon setting. Thereafter any time you see her from the same shot, he's no longer there. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Carnage Collection: Vicious Violence & Vengeance (2023). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | In the credits, Mr. Slausen is spelled differently than on all of the signs in the movie with his name. See more » |
| Quotes |
Davey:
My brother always makes me wear this stupid mask. Do you know why? Because I'm prettier than him. See more » |