Wacko
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Synopsis
Thirteen years after the "Lawnmower Killer" killed her sister, high school student Mary Graves and obsessed detective Dick Harbinger are on the lookout for the killer to reappear during the annual Halloween Pumpkin Prom.
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Top Cast
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Joe Don Baker
Dick Harbinger
Stella Stevens
Mrs. Doctor Graves
George Kennedy
Mr. Doctor Graves
Julia Duffy
Mary Graves
Scott McGinnis
Norman Bates
E. G. Daily
Bambi
Michele Tobin
Rosie
Andrew Dice Clay
Tony Schlongini
Anthony James
Zeke
Sonny Carl Davis
Weirdo
David Drucker
The Looney
Jeff Altman
Harry Palms
Victor Brandt
Dr. Moreau
Charles Napier
Chief O'Hara
Darby Hinton
Rookie Cop
Jacqulin Cole
Librarian
Helen Martin
Harbinger's Mother
Katina Garner
Woman in Massage Parlor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greydon Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Spound, Dana Olsen, Jim Kouf, David Greenwalt
- Original Score
- Arthur Kempel
- Original Title
- Wacko
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Jensen Farley Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greydon Clark
Michael Spound, Dana Olsen, Jim Kouf, David Greenwalt
Arthur Kempel
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Earl Watson, Curtis Burch
Michael R. Starita, Greydon Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Greydon Clark
Director
Michael Spound
Writer
Dana Olsen
Writer
Jim Kouf
Writer
David Greenwalt
Writer
Earl Watson
Editor
Curtis Burch
Editor
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Director of Photography
Arthur Kempel
Original Music Composer
Kristin Nelson
Costume Design
Greydon Clark
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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 Wacko
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What is Wacko about?
Thirteen years after the "Lawnmower Killer" killed her sister, high school student Mary Graves and obsessed detective Dick Harbinger are on the lookout for the killer to reappear during the annual Halloween Pumpkin Prom.
Who directed Wacko?
Wacko was directed by Greydon Clark.
Who stars in Wacko?
The principal cast of Wacko includes Joe Don Baker, Stella Stevens, George Kennedy, Julia Duffy, Scott McGinnis.
When was Wacko released and how long is it?
Wacko was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Wacko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wacko was composed by Arthur Kempel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wacko?
Wacko holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).