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The Prowler

R19811h 29mJoseph Zito
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 45
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"If you think you're safe... you're DEAD wrong!"

Thirty years after a murder on the night of Avalon Bay's graduation dance, the sleepy town's teens meet grisly ends at the hands of a prowler once thought to be a jilted soldier home from war.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Prowler (1981) about?

Thirty years after a murder on the night of Avalon Bay's graduation dance, the sleepy town's teens meet grisly ends at the hands of a prowler once thought to be a jilted soldier home from war.

Who stars in The Prowler?

The Prowler stars Vicky Dawson (Pam MacDonald), Christopher Goutman (Mark London), Lawrence Tierney (Maj. Chatham), Farley Granger (Sheriff George Fraser), Cindy Weintraub (Lisa). The film was directed by Joseph Zito.

How long is The Prowler?

The Prowler has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is The Prowler worth watching?

The Prowler holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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