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Key Features:
Low-budget filmmaking, Serial killer, Slasher, Parody, Black comedy, Gore-high, Nudity-moderate, Cult classic, Meta-reference, New York City
Tone:
humorous, cynical, gritty
Target Audience:
Cult film enthusiasts, Horror fans, Black comedy aficionados, Parody lovers
Emotional Arc:
Disgust → Shock → Dark humor

Terror Firmer

1999-10-29
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A low-budget film crew working in New York City find themselves being preyed upon by a sexually conflicted serial killer.

Genres
Comedy, Horror
Cast
Trent Haaga, Alyce LaTourelle, Will Keenan, Lloyd Kaufman, Debbie Rochon, Joe Fleishaker, Sheri Wenden, Yaniv Sharon, Charlotte Kaufman, Lisa Gaye
Crew
Lloyd Kaufman, Douglas Buck, Lloyd Kaufman, Patrick Cassidy
Rating
6(110 votes)
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