The Backlot Murders
Seen it?2002 | 90 min | Comedy, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A rock band, on the brink of success, arrives at a movie studio to produce their first music video. Somebody doesn't have much respect for their talent, and starts bumping off members of the band, their groupie girlfriends, and the crew.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David DeFalco
- Priscilla BarnesStephanie
- Charles FleischerHenry
- Corey HaimTony
- Brian GaskillDez
- Carrie StevensChelsea
- Tom HallickMartin Colfax
- Jaime AnsteadJaney Colfax
- Dayton KnollBobby
- Ken SagoesMike
- LoriDawn MessuriWendy