Curtains

Director: Richard Ciupka
Actors: John Vernon, Samantha Eggar, Linda Thorson
PlotSamantha Sherwood, a seasoned actress committed to her role, voluntarily checks herself into an asylum to research a mentally ill character for an upcoming film. However, her director, Jonathan Stryker, betrays her by leaving her in the institution while he auditions other actresses for the coveted role. Angered and vengeful, Samantha plots her escape and sets out to confront him. Meanwhile, Stryker arranges a weekend gathering at a secluded mansion for six actresses competing for the same role. Each actress, unaware of the dark presence in their midst, arrives with high hopes and determination to win over the manipulative director.
At the mansion, strange occurrences and eerie events unsettle the women. As tensions rise and trust dwindles, a masked killer begins targeting the actresses one by one. The atmosphere grows increasingly claustrophobic as they realize that something more sinister than professional rivalry is at play. Desperation mounts as they try to identify the murderer before it is too late. Clues point in multiple directions, making every character seem suspicious adding to the paranoia and fear that envelops the mansion. The threat grows ever closer as the remaining guests fight for survival in this creepy tale of ambition and madness.
Writers: Robert Guza Jr.
Release Date: 04 Mar 1983
Runtime: 89 min
Rating: R
Country: Canada
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Blu-ray of 'Curtains' by Synapse Films features excellent audio, a stellar transfer, and a comprehensive set of insightful extras, making it essential for collectors.
Read our review of Curtains Blu-ray to find out more