Grotesque
“There is a Fate Worse Than Death”
Synopsis
A gang of crazed punkers breaks into a family's vacation home in the mountains and slaughters the entire family, except for one daughter who gets away. As the gang pursues the girl through the snow, they slowly realize that some kind of murderous creature is chasing them...
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Linda Blair
Lisa
Tab Hunter
Rod
Donna Wilkes
Kathy
Brad Wilson
Scratch
Nels Van Patten
Gibbs
Sharon Hughes
Donna
Michelle Bensoussan
Shelly
Guy Stockwell
Orville Kruger
Charles Dierkop
Matson
Chuck Morrell
Jim Fulton
Lincoln Tate
Blane
Luana Patten
Old Lady
Robert Z'Dar
Eric
Billy Frank
Ear Box
Bunky Jones
Belle (as Bunki Z)
Robert Apisa
Patrick
Alva Megowan
Malinda
John F. Goff
Producer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Tornatore
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikel Angel
- Original Score
- William Loose, Jack Cookerly
- Original Title
- Grotesque
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- United Filmmakers Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Tornatore
Mikel Angel
William Loose, Jack Cookerly
Billy Dickson
Chuck Morrell, Mike Lane, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Tornatore
Director
Mikel Angel
Screenplay
Chuck Morrell
Producer
Billy Dickson
Director of Photography
Mike Lane
Producer
Roger Corman
Producer
William Loose
Original Music Composer
Jack Cookerly
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grotesque
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What is Grotesque about?
A gang of crazed punkers breaks into a family's vacation home in the mountains and slaughters the entire family, except for one daughter who gets away. As the gang pursues the girl through the snow, they slowly realize that some kind of murderous creature is chasing them...
Who directed Grotesque?
Grotesque was directed by Joe Tornatore.
Who stars in Grotesque?
The principal cast of Grotesque includes Linda Blair, Tab Hunter, Donna Wilkes, Brad Wilson, Nels Van Patten.
When was Grotesque released and how long is it?
Grotesque was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Grotesque?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grotesque was composed by William Loose, Jack Cookerly.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grotesque?
Grotesque holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).