Mortuary (1983 film)

Mortuary aka Embalmed
Directed by Howard Avedis
Produced by Edward L. Montoro/Marlene Schmidt
Written by Howard Avedis
Starring Mary Beth McDonough
Bill Paxton,
Christopher George,
David Wallace,
Lynda Day George,
Bill Conklin,
Curt Ayers,
Donna Garrett,
Danny Rogers,
Greg Kaye,
Denis Mandel,
Alvy Moore,
Marlene Schmidt,
Beth Scheffell
Music by John Cacavas
Cinematography Gary Graver
Editing by Stanford C. Allen
Distributed by Citadel Films/Artists Releasing Corporation (ARC)/Film Ventures International (FVI)/Vestron Video
Release date(s) September 9, 1983
Running time 91 min
Country USA
Language English

Mortuary (also known as Embalmed in the UK and Hall of Death in West Germany) was a 1983 slasher film/horror movie which starred Bill Paxton, Mary Beth McDonough, David Wallace, Lynda Day George, with Michael Berryman (who only appears in the film's trailer) and Christopher George in one of his final roles. It centered on a hooded face painted killer who stabbed or impaled his victims with/on an embalming trocar.

Synopsis

Christie Parson (Mary McDonaugh) is mourning the death of her father (Danny Rogers) by drowning. Her mother has convinced herself it was a tragic accident, but Christie is sure it was murder. Christie suffers from nightmares in which a hooded figure, clutching an embalming trocar, pursues her. She turns detective, aided by her boyfriend (David Wallace) to find out the truth. Her sleuthing draws her to a local mortuary, whose owner, Hank Andrews (Christopher George), together with his secretly demented offspring, Paul, is guarding an odious secret.

Cast

Actor / Actress Character
Mary Beth McDonough Christie Parson
David Wallace Greg Stevens
Bill Paxton Paul Andrews
Christopher George Hank Andrews
Lynda Day George Eve Parson
Bill Conklin Sheriff Duncan
Curt Ayers Jim
Donna Garrett Mrs. Andrews
Danny Rogers Dr. Parson
Greg Kaye Mark
Denis Mandel Josh

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