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5.6/10 • 44

1990-04-201h 35m

ThrillerDramaHorrorRomance

Someone Out There Is Lisa's Fantasy. Pray She Never Meets Him.

A teenage girl becomes infatuated with a stranger who is, unbeknownst to her, a serial killer.

Directors
Gary Sherman
Writters
Gary Sherman, Karen Clark
Editors
Gary Sherman, Karen Clark, Ross Albert

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Staci Keanan

    Staci Keanan

    Lisa Holland

  2. Cheryl Ladd

    Cheryl Ladd

    Katherine Holland

  3. D.W. Moffett

    D.W. Moffett

    Richard

  4. Tanya Fenmore

    Tanya Fenmore

    Wendy Marks

  5. Jeffrey Tambor

    Jeffrey Tambor

    Mr. Larry Marks

  6. Edan Gross

    Edan Gross

    Ralph Marks

  7. Julie Cobb

    Julie Cobb

    Mrs. Marks

  8. Michael Ayr

    Michael Ayr

    Scott

  9. Lisa Moncure

    Lisa Moncure

    Sarah

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Wuchak

Oct 25, 2023

6/10

Prosaic flick about a mother & daughter’s clash with a serial killer A 14 years-old girl (Staci Keanan) inadvertently strikes up a secret relationship with a distinguished restauranteur in Hollywood (DW Moffett). Unfortunately, he might also be the notorious Candlelight Killer, which would put her and her mother in danger (Cheryl Ladd). "Lisa" (1990) is a coming-of-age drama meshed with PG-13 slasher. Writer/director Gary Sherman knows how to make atmospheric horror in view of his well-done "Dead & Buried" (1981). I happened to see Brian De Palma’s “Dressed to Kill” (1980) the night prior and it was thoroughly artistic and well-written with genuine surprises. This film, by comparison, strikes me as by-the-numbers, which no doubt had to do with the modest budget. Nevertheless, “Lisa” is a perfectly serviceable film in which the mother & daughter are successfully fleshed out and you find yourself caring for them and their outcome. Staci was only 14 during shooting while Cheryl was 38. If you’re a fan of either, this is certainly worth checking out, even though it’s not exactly high art. The movie runs 1 hour, 35 minutes, and was shot in Hollywood (the apartment, flower shop and school) and Muse restaurant on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles. GRADE: B-

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$4,347,554.00
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