This is a well-regarded neo-Hitchcockian thriller about a man insinuating himself into families and then murdering them when they fail to live up to his expectations. It spawned two seyuels and a remake. The plot twists are a little mechanical in places but generally it's very good with an outstanding central performance from Terry O Quinn.
Shelley Hack ( as Sue )
Sex : Sue has sex with her husband
Death : Survives
Shelley was born in Connecticut. She became a teen fashion model and rose to prominence in the late se3venties as the model for the top selling Charlie perfume. She had a minor role in Annie Hall but is probably best remembered as Kate Jackson's replacement in Charlie's Angels..She did one season of the show, becoming somewhat scapegoated for the drop in ratings. Nevertheless it kept her in TV and some film work for the next two decades before retiring at a time of choosing. In recent years she has been heavily involved in political work particularly in Eastern Europe and post - conflict societies promoting the values of fair elections and a free press.
Jill Schoelen ( as Stephanie )
Sex : Stephanie strips for a shower
Death : Survives
Jill was from California and was actually 22 when she made this film though she's playing a 16 year old. She made her film debut in 1983 in D.C Cab but this was the first in a run of films , some of them TV movies, that made her a scream queen for a time. She was romantically linked with both Keanu Reeves and Brad Pitt but neither lasted and in 1993 she married a film composer and retired a few years later to raise a family. In 2009 she released a jazz album.
Robyn Stevan ( as Karen )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
Robyn was a Canadian actress who rarely got past bit parts in films but was quite well known on Canadian TV. She retired in 2003.
Gillian Barber ( as Annie Barnes )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
Gillian is a British-born Canadian actress and this one scene cameo was her first film role. She has amassed a long list of Tv and film credits without attracting much attention and her career is ongoing.
Gabrielle Rose ( as Dorothy Rinehard )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
Gabrielle was also from CAnada and pretty much the same could be said of her though this was her second film. She is known for appearing in many of the films of Atom Egoyan.
Rochelle Greenwood ( as Cindy )
Sex : n/a
Death : Survives
This was Rochelle's first film role. She transitioned smoothly into adult acting and has a long string of credits, mainly on Canadian TV.
Marie Stillin ( as Mrs Fairfax )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
This was Marie's first film role. She worked mainly in TV thereafter and seems to have retired after 2015.