Crawlspace (1986) Horror Thriller
Crawlspace (1986) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical May 21, 1986 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller | Runtime 1h 20m
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.50/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.7/10
Crawlspace Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A man who runs an apartment house for women is the demented son of a N*zi surgeon who has the house equipped with secret passageways, hidden rooms and torture and murder devices.
Tagline: He seduces them in his mind and traps them in his crawlspace.
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Crawlspace Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1986 (more 1986 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 80 minutes / Directors: David Schmoeller
Stars: Klaus Kinski, Talia Balsam, Barbara Whinnery, Carole Francis, Tane McClure … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 21, 1986Production Co.: MGM
Language: English
Country: United States, Italy
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Crawlspace Release Dates In Theaters: May 21, 1986, DVD: Mar 26, 2017
Producers: Charles Band, Roberto Bessi, Michael Deak, Ron Underwood
Musicians: Pino Donaggio
Cinematographers: Sergio Salvati
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Crawlspace (1986) Cast (Click to Expand)
Crawlspace Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Klaus Kinski | ... | Karl Gunther |
| Talia Balsam | ... | Lori Bancroft |
| Barbara Whinnery | ... | Harriet Watkins |
| Carole Francis | ... | Jessica Marlow (as Carol Francis) |
| Tane McClure | ... | Sophie Fisher (as Tané) |
| Sally Brown | ... | Martha White |
| Jack Heller | ... | Alfred Lassiter (as Jack Hiller) |
| Abbott Alexander | ... | Hank Storm (as David Abbott) |
| Kenneth Robert Shippy | ... | Josef Steiner |
| Sherry Buchanan | ... | 1st Victim (uncredited) |
| David Schmoeller | ... | Rejected Tenant (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Klaus Kinski, as Karl Gunther, passed away at age 65 in Lagunitas, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Klais Kinski | Klaus Kinsky - Talia Balsam (b. March 5, 1959) – Lori Bancroft
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Barbara Whinnery (b. July 1, 1953) – Harriet Watkins
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Barbara K. Whinnery - Carole Francis – Jessica Marlow (as Carol Francis)
- Tane McClure (b. June 8, 1958) – Sophie Fisher (as Tané)
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Tahnee Cain | Tane Cain | Tane' McClure | Tané McClure | Tané - Sally Brown – Martha White
- Jack Heller – Alfred Lassiter (as Jack Hiller)
Also known as: Jack Hiller - Abbott Alexander – Hank Storm (as David Abbott)
Also known as: David Abbott | Abbot Alexander | David Abbott Alexander - Kenneth Robert Shippy – Josef Steiner
- Sherry Buchanan – 1st Victim (uncredited)
Also known as: Cheryl Lee Buchanan | Cheryl Buchanan | Sherry Buchannan - David Schmoeller – Rejected Tenant (uncredited)
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