The Prowler
“If you think you're safe... you're DEAD wrong!”
Synopsis
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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The Prowler ≣ 1981 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Vicky Dawson
Pam MacDonald
Christopher Goutman
Mark London
Lawrence Tierney
Maj. Chatham
Farley Granger
Sheriff George Fraser
Cindy Weintraub
Lisa
Lisa Dunsheath
Sherry
David Sederholm
Carl
Bill Nunnery
Hotel Clerk
Thom Bray
Ben
Diane Rode
Sally
Bryan Englund
Paul
Donna Davis
Miss Allison
Carleton Carpenter
1945 M.C.
Joy Glaccum
Francis Rosemary Chatham
Timothy Wahrer
Roy
John Seitz
Pat Kingsley
Dan Lounsbery
Turner
Doug Stevenson
Young Kingsley
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Zito
- Screenplay & Story
- Neal Barbera, Glenn Leopold
- Original Score
- Richard Einhorn
- Original Title
- The Prowler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Graduation, Carolco Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Zito
Neal Barbera, Glenn Leopold
Richard Einhorn
João Fernandes, Robert Lindsay
Joel Goodman
Joseph Zito, James Bochis, David Streit
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Zito
Director
Neal Barbera
Writer
Glenn Leopold
Writer
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Joseph Zito
Producer
Joel Goodman
Editor
Lorenzo Mans
Production Design
Richard Einhorn
Original Music Composer
David Streit
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prowler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prowler 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 directed The Prowler?
The Prowler was directed by Joseph Zito.
Who stars in The Prowler?
The principal cast of The Prowler includes Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierney, Farley Granger, Cindy Weintraub.
When was The Prowler released and how long is it?
The Prowler was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prowler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prowler was composed by Richard Einhorn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prowler?
The Prowler holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).