''Too Scared to Scream'' (also known as ''The Doorman'') is a 1984 American

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directed by

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. It stars

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, who also produces, Anne Archer and

Ian McShane Ian David McShane (born 29 September 1942) is an English actor, producer and director. He is known for his television performances, particularly as the title role in the BBC series ''Lovejoy'' (1986–1994), Al Swearengen in '' Deadwood'' (20 ...

. The film was originally filmed in 1981 and intended for a 1982 release but was shelved due to the production company going out of business; it received a theatrical release until 1985 following a theatrical premiere in 1984. It is known for its stellar supporting cast including John Heard,

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and Murray Hamilton.

Premise

An unknown assailant is killing the tenants of an exclusive, high-rise apartment building in New York City.

Cast

as Lieutenant Dinardo * Anne Archer as Kate *

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as Frank *

as Hardwick * Ruth Ford as Irma * John Heard as Lab Technician * Carrie Nye as Graziella *

as Mother * Murray Hamilton as Jack *

Val Avery Val may refer to: Val-a Film * ''Val'' (film), an American documentary about Val Kilmer, directed by Leo Scott and Ting Poo Military equipment * Aichi D3A, a Japanese World War II dive bomber codenamed "Val" by the Allies * AS Val, a So ...

as Medical Examiner *

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as Sydney Blume * Ken Norris as Mike * Chet Doherty as Edward * Karen Rushmore as Nadine * Rony Clanton as Barker * Beeson Carroll as Barry Moyer * Victoria Bass as Cynthia Oberman * Dick Boccelli as Benny * Fred Ford as Man At Bar * Ernesto Gasco as The Waiter * Adrienne Howard as Louise * Yvonne Talton Kersey as Mamie * Gaetano Lisi as Guard * Harry Madsen as Lyman * John Ring as Irishman

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