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Director: Brian De Palma
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
De Palma actually has the gall to combine the plots from both Vertigo and Rear Window in one big voyeur-fest and pull it off with a certain sly efficiency. Struggling actor Wasson is fired from his role as a punk vampire because of claustrophobia. While flat-sitting for a friend, he spends his hours glued to the telescope watching an interesting lady opposite. But who is the scarred Indian, coming at her with a power drill? And why is he so obviously wearing a mask? Unblinking tosh of this order needs to be put on the protected list. CPea.Author: CPea
Cast & crew
Director: Brian De Palma
Producer: Brian De Palma
Cast: Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, Gregg Henry, Deborah Shelton, Guy Boyd, Dennis Franz full cast
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 114 mins
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