Matinee(1993)
Lawrence Woolsey presents the end of civilization as we know it. Make that... Proudly Presents!
A showman introduces a small coastal town to a unique movie experience and capitalizes on the Cuban Missile crisis hysteria with a kitschy horror extravaganza combining film effects, stage props and actors in rubber suits in this salute to the B-movie.
Movie: Matinee
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lawrence Woolsey
Ruth Corday / Carole
Gene Loomis
Stan
Sandra
Sherry
Dennis Loomis
Anne Loomis
Harvey Starkweather
Howard, the Theater Manager
Video Trailer Matinee
Video: Matinee (1993) - Official Trailer
Matinee (1993) - Official Trailer
Gene And Woosley
Illeana Douglas on MATINEE
Mant!
The Arrow Video Story
The Sirens
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