Deadly Games
“Only he will hear your scream!”
Synopsis
A masked maniac with a penchant for a monster-themed board game is playing his own twisted game with the women of a small American town. Each time the dice are rolled, another victim meets a grisly end. Returning home to mourn the death of her murdered sister, Keegan befriends local cop Roger and reclusive cinema projectionist Billy — but soon finds herself in the killer's sights.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-26
Top Cast
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Jo Ann Harris
Keegan Lawrence
Sam Groom
Roger Lane
Steve Railsback
Billy Owens
Dick Butkus
Joe Adams
June Lockhart
Marge Lawrence
Denise Galik
Mary Adams
Jere Rae Mansfield
Sooty Lane
Alexandra Morgan
Linda Lawrence
Colleen Camp
Randy
Robin Hoff
Carol Bailey
Christine L. Tudor
Chris Howlett
Saul Sindell
Tom
William Patrick Johnson
Bob Bailey
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Mansfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Mansfield
- Original Score
- Hod David Schudson, Richard Thompson
- Original Title
- Deadly Games
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Great Plains Films, Monterey Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Mansfield
Scott Mansfield
Hod David Schudson, Richard Thompson
R. Michael Stringer
Stu Eisenberg
Ray Dryden
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Dryden
Producer
R. Michael Stringer
Director of Photography
Stu Eisenberg
Editor
Scott Mansfield
Director
Scott Mansfield
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Deadly Games
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What is Deadly Games about?
A masked maniac with a penchant for a monster-themed board game is playing his own twisted game with the women of a small American town. Each time the dice are rolled, another victim meets a grisly end. Returning home to mourn the death of her murdered sister, Keegan befriends local cop Roger and reclusive cinema projectionist Billy — but soon finds herself in the killer's sights.
Who directed Deadly Games?
Deadly Games was directed by Scott Mansfield.
Who stars in Deadly Games?
The principal cast of Deadly Games includes Jo Ann Harris, Sam Groom, Steve Railsback, Dick Butkus, June Lockhart.
When was Deadly Games released and how long is it?
Deadly Games was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Deadly Games?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadly Games was composed by Hod David Schudson, Richard Thompson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deadly Games?
Deadly Games 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.).