The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Ed Blake is a balding middle-aged man who decides to buy an old movie theater, The Ritz, to shape it up into a retro 1950s music hangout. With the aid of loyal girlfriend Nancy, foreman Bruno, and assistant Marcus, Ed is able to assemble a construction team to plan to be on time for the grand reopening. But unknown to everyone, a disfigured character has lived in the passageways of the old theater since the 50s, occasionally popping out to murder an indigent or intruder that happens upon his domain.
Ratings
IMDb4.6/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Allen PloneWriter
- Allen PloneDirector
- Tom DempseyWriter
Cast
- Peter BergmanEd Blake
- Deborah Van ValkenburghNancy Drawing
- Russell CurryMarcus
- Joshua SussmanThe Phantom
- Steve GengDetective Lastrade
- Cindy VincinoSally
- Billy GillespieOfficer Russo
- Tom NowickiGabby
- William CowartBilly
- Kevin QuigleyRaincoat Man
- Jim FitzpatrickCorey Beeson
- Heather HegemanRollerskating Waitress
Themes
musicalrock musicseries of murdersmysterious killer1980s1950sphantom of the operaindependent film