House III: The Horror Show (1989) Horror
House III: The Horror Show (1989) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: The Horror Show
- Our Score: ☆ 5/10
Read our House III: The Horror Show Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.07/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.1/10
House III: The Horror Show Plot Synopsis:
Detective Lucas McCarthy finally apprehends "Meat Cleaver Max" and watches the electric chair execution from the audience. But killing Max Jenke only elevated him to another level of reality. Now Lucas' family is under attack, his sanity in question, and his house haunted. Aided by a disreputable college professor, can Lucas reclaim his mind, house, and family? Features Lance Henriksen as Lucas McCarthy and Brion James as Max Jenke. One of the few movies featuring these actors as main characters, if not the only one.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Detective Lucas McCarthy finally apprehends "Meat Cleaver Max" and watches the electric chair execution from the audience...
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House III: The Horror Show Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1989 (more 1989 movies)
Production Co.: United Artists
Website: https://www.shoutfactory.com/
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / House III: The Horror Show Release Dates DVD: Feb 15, 2004
Writers: Alan Smithee, Allyn Warner, Leslie Bohem
Producers: Sean S. Cunningham
Musicians: Harry Manfredini
Cinematographers: Mac Ahlberg
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House III: The Horror Show (1989) Cast (Click to Expand)
House III: The Horror Show Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Henriksen | ... | Detective Lucas McCarthy |
| Brion James | ... | Max Jenke |
| Rita Taggart | ... | Donna McCarthy |
| Dedee Pfeiffer | ... | Bonnie McCarthy |
| Aron Eisenberg | ... | Scott McCarthy |
| Thom Bray | ... | Peter Campbell |
| Matt Clark | ... | Dr. Tower |
| David Oliver | ... | Vinnie |
| Terry Alexander | ... | Casey |
| Lewis Arquette | ... | Lt. Miller |
| Lawrence Tierney | ... | Warden |
| Alvy Moore | ... | Chili Salesman |
| Zane W. Levitt | ... | Executioner |
| Stephen A. Henry | ... | Morgue Doctor |
| Meshell Dillon | ... | Little Girl |
| Greg Finley | ... | Tom Ippolito |
| Greg Kean | ... | Delivery Man |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Lance Henriksen (b. May 5, 1940) – Detective Lucas McCarthy
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10¼" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Lance Hendrickson | Lance Henricksen - Brion James, as Max Jenke, passed away at age 54 in Malibu, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2¾" (1.9 m)
Also known as: Brian James | Brion H. James - Rita Taggart (b. December 19, 1947) – Donna McCarthy
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Rita Taggert - Dedee Pfeiffer (b. January 1, 1964) – Bonnie McCarthy
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: De Dee Pfeiffer | DeDee Pfeiffer | Deedee Pfeiffer - Aron Eisenberg, as Scott McCarthy, passed away at age 50 in USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 4' 11¾" (1.52 m)
Also known as: Aron Eisenerg - Thom Bray (b. April 30, 1954) – Peter Campbell
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Thomas Edward Bray - Matt Clark (b. November 25, 1936) – Dr. Tower
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Matt Clarke - David Oliver, as Vinnie, passed away at age 30 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: David Olivier - Terry Alexander (b. March 23, 1947) – Casey
Sign: Aries - Lewis Arquette, as Lt. Miller, passed away at age 65 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Louis Arquette | Mike Arquette | Lewis Lemay - Lawrence Tierney, as Warden, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Larry Tierney | Laurence Tierney - Alvy Moore, as Chili Salesman, passed away at age 75 in Palm Desert, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Alvey Moore | Jack Moore - Zane W. Levitt – Executioner
Also known as: Zane Levitt - Stephen A. Henry – Morgue Doctor
- Meshell Dillon – Little Girl
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