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The Backlot Murders

The Backlot MurdersDirector: David DeFalco
Actor: Priscilla Barnes; Corey Haim; Charles Fleischer; Brian Gaskill; Carrie Stevens; Tom Hallick; Lisa Brucker; Jaime Anstead; Dayton Knoll; LoriDawn Messuri; Heather Tindell; Alejandro Escos; Ken Sagoes; David Solomini; Nancy O'Brien; Angela Little; Tracy Dali; Brandy Miller; Jeanette O'Connor; Madeleine Lindley
Studio: Razor Digital Entertainment
Category: DVD

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Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 10 reviews

Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 94 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: RDED0056D
UPC: 690445005625
EAN: 0690445005625

Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: May 25, 2004
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Studio: Razor Digital Ent Release Date: 09/28/2004 Run time: 94 minutes Rating: R


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3 out of 5 stars Entertaining horror, but nothing special.   September 17, 2009
Thomas M. Sipos (Santa Monica, CA)
A slasher is loose on the Universal Studios backlot (called Empire Studios in the film) while a rock band films a music video.

In the Special Features, the director calls this "an intellectual film," and a "thinking person's horror film."

Well, no. It's not. There's a lot of film/music industry satire, and it's cute, but the targets are so old. Basically, lots of cynicism and jabs at bimbos, airhead rockers, and anyone else who'd do anything to "make it" in showbiz. It's been done to death.

Even so, it's done well here. Priscilla Barnes is excellent as the raspy voiced band manager. I won't give away any spoilers, but she's still sexy at well into her 40s, and hilarious. Having seen her on THREE'S COMPANY, I always thought her comedic skills were high, and under-appreciated.

Yes, Charles Fleischer is also hilarious as the gay director. And there are some funny lines in this film, even if the satirical observations are ancient.

Even so, it's a small film, and none too scary. Entertaining and well made, but nothing special. I bought this DVD in the bargain bin for a few dollars, and it was well worth it.



1 out of 5 stars AWFUL!!!!!!   March 2, 2009
Rick (Bay Area)
Nobody who isn't actually connected with this movie could possibly think it's any good. Horribly bad acting and writing make this unwatchable.


5 out of 5 stars campy horror comedy--never tries to be serious   August 19, 2006
Daniel W. Kelly (Long Island, NY United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This hysterical slasher makes you laugh out loud, and dedicated horror fans will even enjoy picking out some of the camera setups that are mimicking murder scenes from other films. Priscilla Barnes alone is reason to see this film--better comedy than anything she ever did on Three's Company. And teaming her with Charles Fleischer as a gay rock video director was brilliant. They steal the show. And shockingly, the murders seem really routine and standard throughout the film, but all of a sudden, at the end, we get a couple of harsh hardcore killings! To add to the fun, the guys and girls all play it up as ditsy pretty people just waiting to become victims...this one is great for party viewing.


4 out of 5 stars Good Corny Fun!   February 5, 2005
MovieFreak118 (NJ)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

This Movie is one of the best straight-to-video horror movies I have ever seen! I especially loved the part of having Priscialla Barnes in it! She was great in this film! The ending wasn't that shocking was sort of. The idea of this film was great! Most of the acting sucked but it was still an enjoyable film! Funny and Scary At Times! A Highly Enjoyable Film if you don't take it too seriously!


2 out of 5 stars Wow   September 14, 2004
J. Cook (Buffalo)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

Imagine Corey Haim being one of the biggest stars at one time and now he ends up playing a 10 scene/10 line character in this crappy movie. No wonder he is hitting the spike!

Anyways, the movie is bad. I am not sure if it is the bad acting or the bad plot. There are a few good scenes that made me want to watch the movie further.

It is very predictable. Very annoying. Very bad.

Priscilla Barnes (Terry from Threes Company) plays on it, that was almsot worth watching the movie...

See it anyways if you want to wate some time. Perhaps you will enjoy it.


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