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The Vagrant (1992)
''The Vagrant'' is a 1992 comedy horror film directed by Chris Walas and executive produced by Mel Brooks, through his Brooksfilms production company. The film stars Bill Paxton as Graham Krakowski, a financial clerk who is being driven insane by a homeless man (Marshall Bell) after moving into a new home across the street from where the homeless man had been squatting. Plot Graham Krakowski is a middle class financial clerk who becomes paranoid that he is being stalked by a homeless man who camps across the street from his house. Ultimately he has the homeless man arrested for public urination. However, the homeless man is soon released from jail and appears to be ruining Krakowski's life. As Krakowski begins to sleepwalk and have vivid nightmares, he doubts his own sanity. When two murders occur, Krakowski suspects that he himself may be responsible. After being arrested and put on trial for the murder of his real estate agent, whose body parts are found in Krakowski’s r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Walas
Christopher James Walas (born 1955) is an American special effects artist, make-up effects artist, film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on the film '' The Fly'' (1986), for which he won an Academy Award and was nominated for two British Academy Film Awards. Biography His main body of work is with special effects in a wide variety of films, from science fiction to action-adventure. His work on '' The Fly'' led to his directorial debut on '' The Fly II''. He also won an Academy Award for Special Effects Make-up on '' The Fly'' and is well known for his creation of the Gremlins. Walas was also partially responsible for creating the famous sequence in ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'' when the Nazis melt from the intense heat created by the Ark of the Covenant. Walas created false heads for Ronald Lacey, Wolf Kahler Wolf Kahler (born 3 April 1940) is a German stage, film, television, and voice actor. Since 1975, he appeared in many English language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle Class
The middle class refers to a class of people in the middle of a social hierarchy, often defined by occupation, income, education, or social status. The term has historically been associated with modernity, capitalism and political debate. Common definitions for the middle class range from the middle fifth of individuals on a nation's income ladder, to everyone but the poorest and wealthiest 20%. Theories like "Paradox of Interest" use decile groups and wealth distribution data to determine the size and wealth share of the middle class. From a Marxist standpoint, middle class initially referred to the ' bourgeoisie,' as distinct from nobility. With the development of capitalist societies and further inclusion of the bourgeoisie into the ruling class, middle class has been more closely identified by Marxist scholars with the term 'petite bourgeoisie.' There has been significant global middle-class growth over time. In February 2009, ''The Economist'' asserted that over half of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fangoria
''Fangoria'' is an internationally distributed American horror film fan magazine, in publication since 1979. It is published four times a year by Fangoria Publishing, LLC and is edited by Phil Nobile Jr. The magazine was originally released in an age when horror fandom was still a burgeoning subculture; in the late 1970s, most horror publications were concerned with classic cinema, while those that focused on contemporary horror were largely fanzines. ''Fangoria'' rose to prominence by running exclusive interviews with horror filmmakers and offering behind-the-scenes photos and stories that were otherwise unavailable to fans in the era before the Internet. The magazine would eventually rise to become a force itself in the horror world, hosting its own awards show, sponsoring and hosting numerous horror conventions, producing films, and printing its own line of comics. ''Fangoria'' began struggling in the 2010s due to issues arising from the internet, including difficulty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fly II
''The Fly II'' is a 1989 American science fiction horror film directed by Chris Walas. The film stars Eric Stoltz and Daphne Zuniga, and is a sequel to the 1986 film '' The Fly'', itself a remake of the 1958 film of the same name. Stoltz's character in this sequel is the adult son of Veronica Quaife and Seth Brundle, a scientist who became a human-fly hybrid as a result of an experiment gone awry, played by Jeff Goldblum in the 1986 remake. With the exception of stock footage of Goldblum from the first film, John Getz was the only actor to reprise his role, with another actress filling the Geena Davis role as Quaife in the opening birth scene. Unlike the previous film, this film received negative reviews. Plot Several months after the events of '' The Fly'', Veronica Quaife gives birth to a larval sac and dies. The sac splits open to reveal a seemingly normal baby boy. Anton Bartok, the owner of the company that financed Seth Brundle's original teleportation experiments, ado ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarecrows (1988 Film)
''Scarecrows'' is a 1988 American slasher film written, produced and directed by William Wesley. Its plot follows a group of mercenaries who hijacked a plane in California, and after making an emergency landing in a cornfield, find themselves stalked by murderous scarecrows possessed by spirits. Independently financed, ''Scarecrows'' was filmed in 1985 in Davie, Florida, and released direct-to-video several years later after its distributor, Manson International Pictures, went bankrupt. Plot Five paramilitary mercenaries and war criminals—Corbin, Curry, Jack, Roxanne, and Bert—steal three million dollars from Camp Pendleton and take two hostages: Al, a pilot, his teenaged daughter, Kellie, along with their dog Dax. As they fly toward Mexico, Bert steals the loot and parachutes into a dark field. Corbin and Jack parachute after him. Upon landing, Bert's parachute gets caught in a tree, and, after untangling himself, he finds a scarecrow alongside several graves. In the di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theodore Wilson
Theodore Rosevelt "Teddy" Wilson (December 10, 1943 – July 21, 1991) was an American stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for his recurring roles as Earl the Postman on the ABC sitcom '' That's My Mama'', and Sweet Daddy Williams on the CBS sitcom ''Good Times'' and Phil Wheeler on '' Sanford Arms'' (1977). Career Born in Harlem, New York City, Wilson studied music at Florida A&M University before switching to drama. Upon returning to New York, he joined the Negro Ensemble Company and later worked with the Arena Stage Repertory. He made his acting debut in the blaxploitation film, ''Cotton Comes to Harlem'', in 1970. The following year, Wilson left New York City and moved to Los Angeles to further his acting career. He made his television debut in a two-episode role as Hawthorne Dooley on the television series ''The Waltons''. In 1973, Wilson was cast as the character High Strung on the CBS sitcom '' Roll Out''. The series was canceled after 12 episodes. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitzi Kapture
Mitzi Kapture (born Mitzi Gaynor Donahue; May 2, 1962) is an American actress, known for her role as Sgt. Rita Lee Lance in the CBS/USA Network crime drama series ''Silk Stalkings'' from 1991 to 1995. Life and career Kapture was born in Yorba Linda, California, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She began her career in films such as ''Lethal Pursuit'' (1988), '' Angel III: The Final Chapter'' (1988), '' Liberty & Bash'' (1989), and '' The Vagrant'' (1992), before moving to television. She gained exposure with her first regular series role as Sergeant Rita Lee Lance in the television series ''Silk Stalkings''. ''Silk Stalkings'' premiered on CBS and USA, but later moved solely to USA Network. The show aired for eight seasons and became USA network's highest-rated original drama series. She played Rita, the other half of the two "Sams" for almost five years. Paired with Rob Estes, who played Sergeant Chris Lorenzo, Kapture gained recognition along with her co-star. Sergeant Lance eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Love
Ken Love (May 30, 1928June 19, 2004) was an American stock car racing driver. Love competed in 7 NASCAR Grand National Series races between 1956 and 1958. He also competed in 1 NASCAR Convertible Series race in 1958. Motorsports career results NASCAR ( key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.) Grand National Series References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Love, Ken 1928 births 2004 deaths Sportspeople from Chicago Heights, Illinois Racing drivers from Chicago NASCAR drivers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrika Darbo
Patrika Darbo (born April 6, 1948) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Nancy Wesley and Shirley Spectra in the television soap operas '' Days of Our Lives'' and '' The Bold and the Beautiful'', respectively. In 2016, Darbo won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for her role in the online comedy series '' Acting Dead'', becoming the first winner in that category. Early life Patrika Darbo was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of Patricia, a restaurant hostess, and "Chubby," a nightclub manager. At age six her parents divorced; her mother then remarried Donald Davidson when Darbo was 11. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She studied theater at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia, graduating in 1970,SOAP Central bio soapcentral.com; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart Pankin
Stuart Pankin (born April 8, 1946) is an American actor. He is known for his role as anchor Bob Charles in '' Not Necessarily the News'' and as the voice of Earl Sinclair in ''Dinosaurs''. Stuart is also known for his portrayal of Commander Edward Plank in the ''Zenon'' trilogy films, and Orthodox Jew Ben Heineman in ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'', as well as making many guest appearances in many television shows and for lending his voice to various animated shows and films. Among his approximately three dozen films was '' Hollywood Knights''. He also appeared in '' Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves'' and ''Arachnophobia'' and as Jimmy in ''Fatal Attraction''. Early life and education Pankin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 8, 1946. He attended Dickinson College, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Columbia University. Career Early in his career, Pankin frequently performed at St. Vincent Summer Theatre and still returns to perform there often. Pankin is known f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc McClure
Marc McClure (born March 31, 1957) is an American actor known for playing Jimmy Olsen in the '' Superman'' series of feature films released between 1978 and 1987 and Dave McFly in the ''Back to the Future'' films. Career McClure appeared in the 1976 film ''Freaky Friday''. In 2003 he had a small cameo in the remake. He was in the 1977 Brigham Young University church video ''The Phone Call'' as Scott, who works at Ripples Drive-In. In 1978 he appeared in the film ''I Wanna Hold Your Hand'' and in 1980 appeared in the film ''Used Cars'', both of which were written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. McClure's best known role is as Jimmy Olsen in the 1978 film '' Superman'', and its sequels, ''Superman II'', ''Superman III'', '' Superman IV: The Quest for Peace'', and in the 1984 spinoff film ''Supergirl''. He is the only actor to appear in the same role in all four Christopher Reeve-era ''Superman'' films and ''Supergirl''. McClure also played Jimmy Olsen in a 1985 commercial for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colleen Camp
Colleen Celeste Camp (born June 7, 1953) is an American character actress and producer. After appearing in several bit parts, she had a lead role in the comedy ''The Swinging Cheerleaders'' (1974), followed by roles in two installments of the '' Police Academy'' series. Camp had supporting roles in ''Death Game'' (1977), ''Apocalypse Now'' (1979), and '' The Seduction'' (1982), after which she played Julie’s mother in ''Valley Girl'' and Yvette the Maid in the 1985 comedy '' Clue''. Camp has continued to have minor and supporting roles in various independent and studio films, including '' Die Hard with a Vengeance'' (1995), ''Election'' (1999), '' Factory Girl'' (2006), ''Palo Alto'' (2013), ''American Hustle'' (2013), and ''The House with a Clock in Its Walls'' (2018). Early life Colleen Camp was born in San Francisco, California. She has two brothers, Don and Glen. She moved to the San Fernando Valley at a young age and attended John H. Francis Polytechnic High School, Los ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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