A pair of whacked-out cartoon-like exterminator/hitmen kill the owner of a burglar-alarm company, and stalk the partner who hired them, his wife, and a nerd framed for the murder, who tells the story in flashback from the electric chair.
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Cast verified as complete
| Louise Lasser | ... |
Helene Trend
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| Paul L. Smith | ... |
Faron Crush
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| Brion James | ... |
Arthur Coddish
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| Sheree J. Wilson | ... |
Nancy
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| Edward R. Pressman | ... |
Ernest Trend
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| Bruce Campbell | ... |
Renaldo 'The Heel'
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| Reed Birney | ... |
Vic Ajax
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| Richard Bright | ... |
Officer Brennan
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| Antonio Fargas | ... |
Blind Man
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Hamid Dana | ... |
Donald Odegard
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John Hardy | ... |
Mr. Yarman
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| Emil Sitka | ... |
Colonel Rodgers
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Hal Youngblood | ... |
Jack Elroy
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Sean Farley | ... |
Jack Elroy Jr
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Richard DeManincor | ... |
Officer Garvey
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Carrie Hall | ... |
Cheap Dish
(as Carrie Hall-Schalter)
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| Wiley Harker | ... |
Governor
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| Julius Harris | ... |
Hardened Convict
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Ralph Drischell | ... |
Executioner
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| Robert Symonds | ... |
Guard #1
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| Patrick Stack | ... |
Guard #2
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Philip A. Gillis | ... |
Priest
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| Bridget Hoffman | ... |
Nun
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| Anne Cooper | ... |
Nun
(as Ann Marie Gillis)
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| Frances McDormand | ... |
Nun
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Carol Brinn | ... |
Old Woman
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Matthew Taylor | ... |
Muscleman
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Perry Mallette | ... |
Grizzled Veteran
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Chuck Gaidica | ... |
Weatherman
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Jimmie Launce | ... |
Announcer
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Joseph French | ... |
Bandleader
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| Ted Raimi | ... |
Waiter
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Dennis Chaitlin | ... |
Fat Waiter
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| Ethan Coen | ... |
Reporter at execution (uncredited)
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| Joel Coen | ... |
Reporter at Execution (uncredited)
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| Julie Harris | ... |
(uncredited)
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Dan Nelson | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Rob Tapert | ... |
Bar patron in Rialto (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sam Raimi | ||
Written by
| Ethan Coen | ... | (written by) & |
| Joel Coen | ... | (written by) & |
| Sam Raimi | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Bruce Campbell | ... | co-producer |
| Cary Glieberman | ... | associate producer |
| Edward R. Pressman | ... | executive producer |
| Irvin Shapiro | ... | executive producer |
| Rob Tapert | ... | producer (as Robert G. Tapert) |
Music by
| Arlon Ober | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Primes | ||
Editing by
| Michael Kelly | ||
| Kathie Weaver | ||
| Kaye Davis | ... | (uncredited) |
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Craig Boyajian | ... | assistant film editor |
| Lou Kleinman | ... | additional editor (as Louis Kleinman) |
| Ted Raimi | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Barbara Claman | ||
Art Direction by
| Gary Papierski | ||
Makeup Department
| Deborah K. Larsen | ... | makeup artist (as Deborah Larsen) |
| Carol Jacob Ligori | ... | hair stylist |
| Mary Lee Nelson | ... | hair stylist |
| Roger White | ... | special makeup effects |
Production Management
| Scott Kroopf | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Cameron | ... | second assistant director |
| Claudia Sills | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| William Allen | ... | props |
| Randy Grieser | ... | painter |
| Kurt Rauf | ... | props |
| Kim Thrasher | ... | set dresser (as Kimberly Thrasher) |
Sound Department
| Barbara J. Boguski | ... | adr editor |
| Duane Hartzell | ... | dialogue editor |
| Burr Huntington | ... | sound mixer |
| Dick Le Grand | ... | sound effects editor |
| Don MacDougall | ... | re-recording mixer (as Don McDougall) |
| Glenn Richter | ... | boom operator |
| Charles Ewing Smith | ... | sound effects editor |
| David Lewis Yewdall | ... | sound designer |
| Bill Henderson | ... | sound re-recording engineer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Martin Bresin | ... | special effects (as Marty Bresin) |
| William D. Harrison | ... | assistant special effects |
| Joe Knott | ... | special effects driver |
Visual Effects by
| Leon Stankevich | ... | optical line-up |
Stunts
| Rick Barker | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Brian R. Carson | ... | stunts (as Brian Carson) |
| Eddie Hice | ... | stunts (as Eddy Hice) |
| Rick Seamen | ... | stunt rigger |
| Dianne L. Wilson | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Wilhelm | ... | utility stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Donnie Allen | ... | gaffer |
| Tom Campau | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Jim Coe | ... | still photographer |
| Robert Floyd | ... | best boy electric (as Bobby Floyd) |
| Ann Lukacs | ... | first assistant camera |
| Tim O'Dea | ... | key grip |
| Robert Rycroft | ... | second assistant camera |
| Eugene D. Shlugleit | ... | additional photographer (as Eugene Shulgleit) |
| Tom Stackpoole | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Bill Strachan | ... | electrician |
| Mark Strachan | ... | dolly grip (as Marc Strachan) |
Casting Department
| Linda LoDuca | ... | dance casting |
| Scott Spiegel | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Carol Haefner | ... | wardrobe |
| Marianne Penzer-Slick | ... | assistant wardrobe |
Location Management
| Jane Goe | ... | location auditor |
| Doug MacGeorge | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Fred Aronow | ... | music editor |
| Frank Bennett | ... | orchestrator |
| Brad Dechter | ... | orchestrator |
| Joseph LoDuca | ... | music consultant |
| Bobby Muzingo | ... | assistant to composer |
| Arlon Ober | ... | orchestrator |
| Paul Ratajczak | ... | music recordist |
| Joseph LoDuca | ... | composer: unused music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Corinne Saaranen-Welch | ... | script supervisor (as Corinne Saaranen) |
Transportation Department
| Harry Akers | ... | driver: camera car |
| Paul Anderson | ... | driver |
| Tony Bressi | ... | transportation captain |
| Guy Burdziak | ... | driver |
| David M. Goodman | ... | transportation coordinator (as David Goodman) |
| Karla Kurz | ... | driver |
| Doug Smith | ... | driver: camera car |
| Jim Sprayberry | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Pete Sykes | ... | driver: camera car |
Additional Crew
| Chris Boluk | ... | production assistant |
| Candice Dana | ... | craft service |
| Steve Frankel | ... | mechanic |
| Adam Gottlieb | ... | nurse and ambulance service |
| Mark Hiller | ... | mechanic |
| Gary Jones | ... | production assistant |
| Burt Kimzey | ... | production assistant |
| Susan Labatt | ... | choreographer |
| Sandy Makino | ... | production office secretary |
| Theresa Makino | ... | production office secretary |
| Susan McCloughlin | ... | production assistant |
| Chris 'Goat' McLean | ... | production assistant |
| William Schmidt | ... | production assistant |
| Shalini Waran | ... | production coordinator |
| Pat Whitcraft | ... | mechanic |
| James R. Powell | ... | projectionist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Rank Film Distributors (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1985) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Valio-Filmi (1985) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Medusa Distribuzione (1985) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- UGC-Europe 1 (1986) (France) (theatrical)
- Art Filmes (1986) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Herald Eiga (1986) (Japan) (theatrical) (double bill: with "Creepshow") (subtitled)
- Charter Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment Australia (1986) (Australia) (video)
- Embassy Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Europa Vision (1986) (Finland) (VHS)
- Globo Vídeo (1986) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Globo Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Geneon Universal Entertainment (2009) (Japan) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2013) (World-wide)
- Shout! Factory (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Shout! Factory (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- Dolmen Home Video (2014) (Italy) (Blu-ray)
- Happinet(I). (2018) (Japan) (Blu-ray) (HD New Master)
- Quiver Distribution (2021) (United States)
- Universal Pictures Finland (Finland) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Affiliated Models Inc. (additional casting: Detroit)
- Cinema Research (titles and opticals)
- Road Runner Camera Cars (camera cars)
- Sadie Hawkins Agency (animals supplied by)
- Special Recordings Inc. (screening facilities)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Extermination is not just a business. It's a way of life. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $3,571, 27 Apr 1986 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bruce Campbell commented that the film "wasn't released, it escaped". See more » |
| Goofs | While the majority of the exterior shots were filmed in Detroit, towards the beginning of the film, the night time distant shot of the city (in red glow) right before the storm hits, is clearly Chicago, as the Sears Tower is quite prominent in the shot. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Leading Man with Reed Birney (2013). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rialto See more » |
| Crazy Credits | After the credits, we see the box (with Mrs. Trend inside) in Uruguay. See more » |
| Quotes |
Renaldo the Heel:
I've never seen you here before. I like that in a woman. See more » |