The Trap Door
Synopsis
A Nietzschian parable on the fate of innocence, THE TRAP DOOR follows the mishaps of Jeremy (John Ahearn) as he is fired by his boss (Jenny Holzer), gets laughed out of court by Judge Gary Indiana, loses his girlfriend to sleazy Richard Prince, is hustled by prospective employer (Bill Rice) and mauled by predatory bird-women. Finally, he seeks the help of a shrink (the legendary Jack Smith) who turns out to be the most demented of all.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beth B, Scott B
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott B, Beth B
- Original Score
- Beth B, Scott B, Bob Mason
- Original Title
- The Trap Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- B Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beth B, Scott B
Scott B, Beth B
Beth B, Scott B, Bob Mason
Beth B, Scott B
Department Leadership Roster
Beth B
Director
Scott B
Director
Scott B
Writer
Beth B
Writer
Beth B
Producer
Scott B
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trap Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trap Door about?
A Nietzschian parable on the fate of innocence, THE TRAP DOOR follows the mishaps of Jeremy (John Ahearn) as he is fired by his boss (Jenny Holzer), gets laughed out of court by Judge Gary Indiana, loses his girlfriend to sleazy Richard Prince, is hustled by prospective employer (Bill Rice) and mauled by predatory bird-women. Finally, he seeks the help of a shrink (the legendary Jack Smith) who turns out to be the most demented of all.
Who directed The Trap Door?
The Trap Door was directed by Beth B, Scott B.
Who stars in The Trap Door?
The principal cast of The Trap Door includes John Ahearn, Coleen Fitzgibbon, Mary Fogarty, Robin Harvey, Jenny Holzer.
When was The Trap Door released and how long is it?
The Trap Door was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trap Door?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trap Door was composed by Beth B, Scott B, Bob Mason.