He Knows You’re Alone (1980) Movie Info
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | He Knows You’re Alone (1980) |
| Original Title | He Knows You’re Alone |
| Director | Armand Mastroianni |
| Screenplay Writer | Scott Parker |
| Story By | Scott Parker |
| Based on Novel by | — (Original screenplay) |
| Producer(s) | George Manasse |
| Executive Producer(s) | — |
| Lead Actors | Caitlin O’Heaney, Don Scardino |
| Cast | Caitlin O’Heaney, Don Scardino, Elizabeth Kemp, Tom Rolfing, Tom Hanks |
| Genre | Horror |
| Subgenre | Slasher Horror |
| Release Date | September 26, 1980 (United States) |
| Runtime / Duration | 1h 34m (94 minutes) |
| Budget | Low-budget independent production |
| Box Office (Worldwide) | Moderate theatrical success |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
| Production Company | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) |
| Distributor | MGM/UA Entertainment Co. |
| Filming Locations | New York, USA |
| Music By | Dana Kaproff |
| Cinematography | Tim Suhrstedt |
| Edited By | Stanford C. Allen |
| Production Design | — |
| Costume Design | — |
| Special Effects | Practical slasher effects |
| MPAA Rating | R |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 |
| Sound Mix | Mono |
| Format | Color |
| Themes | Fear of marriage, obsession, stalking |
| Setting | Suburban New York |
| Notable Trivia | Features one of Tom Hanks’ earliest film appearances |
| Critical Reception | Mixed reviews but recognized as an early slasher entry |
| Home Media | VHS, DVD |
| Sequel / Remake | None |
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Amy Jenson has just become engaged and posted her announcement in the newspaper. The problem is there is a serial killer who preys on newly engaged women. After being rejected at the alter himself, the vengeance filled killer is out to make all women pay for what was done to him. One of the earliest 80’s rip off slasher flicks, this film has only a few things going for it.
One, a pretty good reason for a killer’s revenge motive, it is pretty original. Two, a tremendous ending. Three, a few kills that are right out of urban legend myths, the opening scene in a movie theater was also used in Scream I believe, or Scream 2 who the hell can tell with those suck-ass films? And finally, this little gem is the first feature film of one Tom Hanks, that’s right kiddies, little Tommy did a slasher, never heard him mention that when he won an Oscar or two did ya?
Although slow at times, this film’s not too bad, there is some decent slasher gore and a lot of chasing towards the end, but there is enough to get you through the night. like I said, a very decent ending and you don’t have too bad of a film, even if Tom Hanks thinks so.
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