Writer Rita Mae Brown intended this one to be a parody of slasher films with a feminist tinge and some of that visions- the teen sisters flicking through Playgirl for instance - but the studio straightened it out into one of the better Halloween clones. Mature-looking teen Trish invites similarly aged "schoolfriends" to a slumber party at her house where they are menaced by an escaped psycho with a hand drill. The girls are pretty, the body count is high but the kills could be a bit more inventive.
Michelle Michaels ( as Trish )
Sex : Trish is spied on while undressing
Death : Survives ( one of an unusual trio of "final girls ")
Apart from a tiny role in 1980's New Year's Evil, this was Michelle's first film. Thereafter her appearances were sporadic and usually in bit parts. She disappears after 1997.
Robin Stille ( as Nancy )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
Robin had a very similar career but it was curtailed by a serious drinking problem after 1990. She committed suicide in 1996.
Debra De Liso ( as Kim )
Sex : Kim is spied on while undressing.
Death : Stabbed in the chest
Although it was effectively her first film, Debra was 25 at the time of filming. She started out as a dancer but extended her range to acting. Though active for over 40 years, Debra's filmography is a bit slim due to her extensive theatrical commitments. She is a teacher of drama and dance at California State Uuniversity.
Andree Honore ( as Jackie )
Sex : Jackie is spied on while undressing
Death : Jackie's throat is slashed when she opens the door
This was Andree's only film role.
Gina Mari ( as Diane )
Sex : Diane fends off the advances of her boyfriend in the garage
Death : Diane is drilled through the head
Gina, who used three different surnames during her short career, was a child actress best known for her role as Rachel in The Oregon Trail. This was her only significant film role and she refused to go topless; the breast in her sex scene actually belonged to Michelle Michaels. She dropped out of acting after 1985.
Jennifer Meyers ( as Courtney )
Sex: No
Death : Survives
Jennifer is something of a mystery as this was her only film role. Her character reppears in the sequel played by a different actress. She came from New York
Pamela Roylance ( as Coach Rachel )
Sex : No
Death : Disembowelled by the drill
Despite being nearly 30, this was Pamela's first film. She then went into Little House On The Prairie and appeared in three subsequent TV movies. Her subsequent acting career was mainly on TV but she is still working.
Brinke Stevens ( as Linda )
Sex : Linda strips off for a shower
Death : Linda is drilled into offscreen
This was the first speaking role for the 27 year old glamour model from San Diego who went on to become one of the hardest-working scream queens in the business with a large devoted fanbase. She is still working in the horror genre to this day.
Jean Vargas ( as Mary)
Sex : No
Death : Drilled through the head
This was Jean's only film role.
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